Steven Daines actually said...

"It's important to our state officials. I know there are representatives from the Governor's office here who are very invested in this issue."

"I don't believe that the EPA did meaningful consultation in a timely way with the three tribes that have coal production."

"They never did mention or take into consideration the effect it would have on the Crow people."

"Will coal development in Indian Country be compatible with traditional native values in the close relationship with the land?"