the most serious threat to our democracy came from within.

the importance of diversity for the future of our ag economy is crucial.

We are weaker as a Nation if we cannot protect the women who serve our country.

I had the chance to work with Congressman Johnson on H.R. 6956, Farming Support to States Act of 2020.

you'd ``stop oil and gas leasing on public lands.''

The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will keep oceans healthy in the face of warming temperatures.

One of the most critical aspects of the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act is that it incorporates ocean-based energy production as part of the climate solution.

We echo the calls of our Pacific Island brother and sisters 'We are not drowning. We are fighting.'

This legislation will protect at least 30% of our ocean by 2030.

The way I look at it, we are in a reciprocal relationship with nature. You reap what you sow: greedy polluters have harmed our planet for decades, and now we are all facing the consequences.

The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act recognizes the potential of 'blue carbon' to mitigate climate change.

Protecting and restoring ocean and wetland ecosystems doesn't just increase their capacity to sequester carbon; it also makes coastal communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

I support portions of the bill that establish processes for relocation of communities and humbly call for the Federal Government to do more.

I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record three scientific papers that support Title II

we absolutely need good fishery management, and we absolutely need good conservation

I look forward to continuing to work with Chair Grijalva, as we advance meaningful, nature-based policies to fight the climate crisis.

It is the first recognition, both through the Tribal resilience program funding provisions in the bill, as well as the relocation funding provisions in the bill, where our harm and our suffering is being acknowledged.

As Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, I'm proud that it incorporates many of the recommendations from our Climate Crisis Action Plan.