Mike Simpson actually said...

"I appreciate that, and there really are, and a lot of people do not understand the importance of the arts and what it does, and historic preservation is very important."

"Thank you, and I apologize for having to cut anybody off, we have got to do the five minute time limit."

"I wish to thank you, Congressman Simpson, and Ranking Member Moran for all of your work on this front."

"That is what frustrates me, is we have so many Federal agencies telling you what to do on your land, and I think we have got to change that."