"I think we need to look at that whole situation and how we can improve that."
"I don't know how you do any law enforcement on reservations with the different laws that exist."
"I have always said, in the East, you try to get rid of water. In the West, we try to preserve every drop of water."
"You can ask Congresswoman Lee about what is going to happen down in southern Nevada."
"I am going to stay in Congress until I get this damn thing done."
"Let's roll up our sleeves and figure out what this conflict is about."
"It has been made clear by Congressman Simpson, Senator Murray, and Governor Inslee that the energy and capacity of the dams must be replaced prior to dam removal."
"The true wealth of our region begins with the health of our rivers, fish, and the ecosystem they support, which is our culture, history and future."
"The tribes are the voice that must be heard and listened to."
"Hydropower is a good energy source. In this case, it doesn't work."
"the benefits of the dams could be replaced."