Jim Risch actually said...

"Each of us that signed that is an elected Member of the United States Senate, and as such is a member of the first branch of this government."

"If we do not get a good agreement, there should be no agreement."

"Chief Tidwell, thanks so much for your service. We really appreciate it."

"I really appreciate the fact that you understand that you have got two agencies that we really need to bring together."