Salmon alone last year, in large part because of the Bristol Bay reds, generated $720.4 million, and the total economic output is about $5.7 billion.

The truth of the matter is that this illustrates why this is such a complicated problem.

My office is constantly fielding complaints with the processing of aircraft registration and clearance for air medicals for pilots.

I think it's a good topic to take a look at.

Can you just right now assure the American people that flying aircraft in the United States of America is still the safest way to travel?

We need that. I think it's good you're doing that.

I join you in thanks and appreciation.

I really appreciate you being here. I am also from a river which depends very much on salmon and other marine resources.

I always say, nothing about me without me.

I just wanted to say that, and I don't have a question. I don't want to waste your time with a question that doesn't make any sense.

when you have that kind of financial stress on our servicemembers, that is not right to them.

Today's hearing will help us to chart a path forward for the 118th, build on our work, and make sure the Federal Government does everything it can to uphold its trust and treaty responsibilities to Native communities.

I just want to give a shoutout to the representative from the Yurok Nation. I really appreciate you being here.

Our Focus really has been on Fort Wainwright, along with Eielson Air Force Base, both of these were identified for site visits in Secretary Austin's Independent Committee to review the suicide prevention reports.

I think by making the BIA be more transparent with tribes, homebuyers and lenders about where they are in the process will be a help as well, as transparency always increases accountability.

we want to acknowledge and thank you for reintroducing legislation last month to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act.

I think this was a good overview of these areas that are so important, everything from education to economy to what is happening with agriculture.

As the strongest voice for Native priorities in Congress, this Committee has a responsibility to engage with and represent your interests.