There is obviously no wild enthusiasm in Congress for additional BRAC rounds for two reasons.

I want to see--and I can understand, I understand the whole argument you never know when they have to travel to one part.

The 14 billion in tax revenue, the 4,100 of pristine land coming into the BLM stewardship, 3,700 jobs, increased domestic mineral independence, all these benefits are supposed to be central to your agency's mission.

The Administration claims to commit to powering the American economy. You tout the Bureau of Reclamation's facilities that deliver cheap, affordable water to millions of Americans, and allow Western farmers to thrive.

While this budget proposes essentially a $45 billion tax increase on American job producers, it stands in the way of a project that would have an estimated total economic impact of over $61 billion.

I want to welcome today's witnesses, all of whom are tribes that are actively engaged in the exploration, development, and production of both conventional and emerging energy technology and resources.

This bill is a result of intensive consultation with tribes across the country that are involved in energy exploration, development, and production.

It contains measures that tribes requested of the Committee, rooted in the principle of increasing Native Americans' control over their lands' resources.

The Administration's failure to show up today will not hold up progress on this bill.

We are also very appreciative of the strong support we have received from Congressman Paul Gosar.

But--so the dollars you quoted about what it is costing you, you are not figuring in the lost time. Time is money.

Now, based on your experience with the Navajo Nation and government, does the Nation have strong governmental capacity sufficient to administer a sub-surface leasing program?

Rather than protecting the middle class, I would suggest this budget will saddle the middle class.

I understand the President's claim that everyone must pay their fair share, but what I don't understand is how raising taxes on investors and small businesses accomplishes that objective.

It seems to me that in America, no matter how much money you make, the Federal Government should not be able to take nearly half of your income.

They can review anything they want to review.

Yes, sir.

So we will get a copy of any IG report?