Mike Simpson

There are things that you can do better if you take the time to look at it.

What are you going to do if the Rules Committee says, No, we are not going to waive that provision?

We were trying to make the point that the authorizing committees needed to do their job.

We find we have much greater success going to the hunting organizations and talking to people, showing them what the effect is and stuff.

I appreciate that comment, and I think you are right.

Could you share with us the extent to which virtual fencing has been plotted in the United States?

I am glad Stewart left before I said that.

I understand that the construction is a real issue. But ultimately the two can coincide.

I find myself questioning at this point, will the pressure to increase renewable energy trump the impacts to species and cultural sites?

Affected farmers, ranchers, Tribes, Japanese-American community, and sportsmen have voiced legitimate objections.

If built, it would be one of the largest in the United States.

As the Nation faces record inflation, we must be very conscious of our decisions on this committee.

I appreciate that we can have a productive conversation about the land management issues we are facing.

Don't go particularly nuts, but, you know, it won't be pretty when it first comes out, but that is the way it is.

I appreciate that. Anything else?

To lose that ability to use fire retardant, well, I wouldn't be a firefighter anyway, but if I were...

I suspect you are going to see $30 million more in the next budget that is written because I think Congress has good bipartisan support for that program.

The EPA has done some good things.

I said I would say something good about the EPA, and actually, I actually like the EPA.

I was proud to work with the EPA, and the State of Idaho, and the City of Boise to do that.

I have seen conditions in this country that are simply unacceptable in the United States of America.

The overspending has gone on for too long, and we need to tighten our belts.

Just because a critical mineral is found someplace doesn't mean that you can go mine it.

Great American Outdoors Act, great program. Great bipartisan support. You don't see that very often.

I fully agree with that.