Mike Simpson actually said...

"A permanent pay fix for our wildland firefighters will strengthen recruitment and retention while providing financial security to the first responders who protect our communities."

"There is no problem that a really good water year won't solve."

"Last year was an ugly budget year. I understand why it was. We were overspending."

"You can bet there is going to be a hearing on it, and we are going to call in the Department of Justice."