What we are doing is wrong. Certainly not based on Christianity or any type of religion that I am aware of, and it has to be reversed.

Some of us have to cast votes, and the reality is that it is unfair to Members to have hearings going on while votes are going on on the floor.

Do you believe any of these delays may be related to policy or political disagreements with congressionally mandated programs?

I am deeply disappointed you were not available to testify on something that is so critical to development assistance in our country.

the proposed FY 2019 budget is, frankly, an absolute joke and one that does not even come close to fulfilling the objectives of this administration's own national security strategy.

Senator Udall, thank you for your work on behalf of tribal communities and also for describing New Mexico as beautiful as most think of it as a desert.

It is no secret the Trump Administration does not believe in climate change but Indian Country does not have the luxury of putting its head in the sand.

I hope you take back that message to Interior because I think these tribal communities are right at ground zero, in the bulls-eye, when it comes to the impacts of climate change.

I think we are being very shortsighted in saying because we call it something, we are not going to use that money at all.

Subsistence is a way of life for tribal communities that depends on passing traditional ecological knowledge down between generations.

I have repeatedly said decisions made by tribes for tribes produce the best results.

Subsistence not only means nourishing communities with traditional foods but also feeding generations with traditional knowledge that sustains, grows and keeps Native communities together.

never again

subsistence practices are vital to Native communities across the Country.

An important tool for tribes to have direct involvement in their ecological management is through the BIA's integrated resource management planning process.

It's no secret the Trump Administration does not believe in climate change, but Indian Country doesn't have the luxury to put its head in the sand.

Are states working well with the Election Assistance Commission and the Department of Homeland Security to ensure ample communication and sharing of resources to ensure elections are secure?

I guess to you, and Mr. Hicks, and Christy McCormick, what are your agencies doing to further post-election audits in every state?