Rob Bishop actually said...

"It would save the federal government money and provide a net benefit to the American taxpayer."

"So it is true that they had close to 80 percent of the territory and that was a funding mechanism for the Federal Government."

"I look forward to presenting my proposal to the Committee in more definitive form."

"I continue to work with Rep. Walden, Rep. Schrader, the Governor, and the Oregon Delegation on many outstanding details."