Mike Simpson actually said...

"CIEDRA is not a perfect bill. It is a complicated bill that forces each side to give a bit in order to find the balance that is needed to resolve outstanding land management issues."

"I share your concern about the damage that invasive and noxious species can do to native vegetation and wildlife."

"I believe it is fair to say that those who are entrenched in their positions on one or both of these issues are not interested in compromise and will remain opposed to the bill unless the other side g..."

"the intent of CIEDRA is that there shall be no establishment of any federal water rights for these wilderness areas now and in the future."