Russell Begaye: “This bill will provide water to 40 percent that do not have water in the State of Utah, members of my Nation.”

I am here because our people care enormously about the Bears Ears National Monument and stand united with the tribes represented before you today.

H.R. 4518 truly honors tribes and tribal sovereignty, and ensures a meaningful role for us in managing the lands.

The only special interests that concern me are those of uranium mining interests.

The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition adamantly opposes H.R. 4532 and its attempt to legislatively confirm President Trump's unlawful action revoking, replacing, and dismantling the Bear Ears National Monument.