John Hoeven actually said...

"Is there a process where we can work with the BLM to get an exemption, so the state, if they are undertaking the action, which, as you acknowledged, we are working very aggressively to do in North Dak..."

"I'm hopeful, again, working with Senator Tester and others, we get this done."

"Now Senator Tester, being really sharp and on the ball, is ahead of the rest of us."

"I think that is in your bailiwick, if you will, thinking about that and then finding, as you say, some of the brightest people from wherever to help you."