Mike Simpson actually said...

"As I think you put it--the size of the reservation, the overworked officers, and the problems that they have in trying to address the needs. And I said at the time if it keeps you up at night, it keep..."

"It should never cost $6,500 to get permits on Indian land when right next door it is $75 on non-Indian land. So that is something we need to look at, too."

"Would we all not be better off if those resources--or at least a majority of those resources--were used in managing public lands rather than in courts?"

"Thank you. I thank all the panelists for being here today, and look forward to working with you as we develop this upcoming budget."