Rob Bishop actually said...

"Settlements are basically preferable to litigation, and that it usually helps the taxpayer because it takes away burdensome liabilities."

"Damn it, do it, we cannot move forward with these bills until that has taken place, do it."

"the Chairman of this Committee, Rob Bishop, asked the current Interior Secretary and the former Attorney General last year to provide more information on future Indian water rights settlements"

"If your Departments follow this process--starting with settlement legislation being proposed and supported by the Administration--it is my intent to then introduce the settlement legislation at the Ad..."