James Lankford actually said...

"To speak from Montana's experience, to get to State legislative approval, the negotiations generally have gone on and off oftentimes for a decade."

"The State of Montana did something very important. They statutorily recognized the Winters doctrine and the primacy of Indian water rights."

"I would advise the State of Oklahoma and its political leadership to look to Montana as a means of trying to create a framework for moving forward on resolving these matters."

"The federal government has a responsibility to uphold its commitments to Native Americans."