Mike Simpson actually said...

"Surprisingly, I do not have many questions about the Pacific Northwest in that they have done a great job."

"that we cannot get water to them is a crying shame and it is just not right."

"I want to thank you for quickly resolving an issue in my district regarding access to public lands."

"Boy, it is easy to file suit when someone else is paying. We have a problem here. One that needs to be solved."