Mike Simpson actually said...

"But we would like the resources at a time of decreasing budgets, and I am trying to find money to build new schools among other things in Indian Country."

"I have no problem meeting our obligations, and building homes, and doing the necessary things. I really hate spending money in court."

"Maybe the most honest statement that has ever been made in Congress, you cannot afford us."

"That is what frustrates me, is we have so many Federal agencies telling you what to do on your land, and I think we have got to change that."