Jim Risch actually said...

"I am astonished, sitting here and listening to you tell us that you do not know the details of these Treasury regulations..."

"your understanding of economics is a lot like a lot of us Americans but you need to spend a little more time with the government."

"I think those of us who live in Western states, particularly, have had some pretty difficult experiences in the area that we are talking about today."

"The Department opposes Senate bill 1777 because it would create a negative precedent for other commercial recreation service providers on wild and scenic rivers across the nation."