Mike Simpson actually said...

"I think we need to win some of those decisions but first of all, we have got to get our house in order."

"I hope that we will reject the proposed cuts and instead work with you to ensure that the Service has the resources necessary to remain a leader in natural resources."

"I am disappointed that the administration has failed to pursue any proposals to reform the way we fund wildfire costs."

"Would you recommend that we do some of those things that maybe are the harder ones to get done or that get more resistance?"