Mike Simpson actually said...

"H.R. 2050 is bipartisan and non-controversial. It is intended as a simple, reasonable solution to a problem that I think we can all agree should be solved as quickly as possible."

"This nonpartisan, noncontroversial legislation is a technical fix intended to enable the Forest Service to authorize and permit existing historical water diversions within Idaho wilderness."

"H.R. 2050 authorizes the Forest Service to issue special use permits for all qualifying historic water systems in these wilderness areas."

"Count mine as one solid voice on behalf of ensuring that the landscape we bequeath to future generations is one with an abundant, generous, and diverse system of wilderness areas."