John Barrasso actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this very important hearing today. I appreciate your leadership in advancing the Federal and Tribal relationship."

"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your continued leadership and hard work on this important as well as urgent issue."

"uncertainty and risk in financing from energy development that is created by the Carcieri decision."

"the purpose and intent of the Tribal Law and Order Act would be frustrated if there were no fix."