Jim Risch actually said...

"I have no optimism."

"We enthusiastically embrace it for a lot of different reasons. But not the least of which is and the primary objective is to conserve the species and see that it does have a sustainable future in Idah..."

"It will certainly add to the credibility of the Department if you can complete it as scheduled."

"What does that do to our credibility? You know, that concerns me."