Mike Simpson actually said...

"We believe in self-governance around here, so we know you have the--Indian Country has the competence to run their own affairs."

"I wanted to thank Representative Simpson for all the efforts he has done for Indian Country over the years."

"The Nez Perce Tribe has long been a proponent of self-determination for tribes and believe our primary obligation is to protect the treaty-reserved rights of the tribe and its members."

"Congressman Simpson has asked to bring members of this subcommittee to Idaho, and the Nimiipuu would welcome you to a land that we share with the deer, elk, moose, bear, wolf, Big Horn sheep, mountain..."