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."

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

"I don't think you could be any more upset about what is happening with murdered and missing indigenous women than I am."

"I will tell you it is going to be an uglier year this year. We are still not going to go back."