Mike Simpson actually said...

"We need to all work together to get this under control."

"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."