Mike Simpson actually said...

"I didn't know that we were having trouble keeping teachers because of low pay on the reservation versus higher pay in Blackfoot and Pocatello."

"I have really enjoyed working with the Nez Perce Tribe on trying to save the salmon in the Snake River. We are going to get it done."

"It is going to take the cooperation of all sides. And I was hoping that the company, Simplot, and the tribes could get together and come to some resolution."

"I would be more than happy to work with you with the ADA because I have a close association with them."