Rob Bishop actually said...

"I think there are two basic choices. If Congress wants to establish and articulate the standards that are 'consistent' with Carcieri or change new standards, that is certainly their prerogative."

"Often these types of hearings and panels are basically staged events, where I know what answer I want to hear."

"I would wonder if you would agree that the Indian trader rules should not be used as a vehicle to pre-empt the authority of state and local governments to tax non-Indians on tribal land."

"I would simply make that request of all of you."