I think it's important we move forward, so we make sure that we have a good, long-term relationship between the Air Force and the White Sand's National Monument.

Thank you very much, and thank you for your courtesies, Mr. Chairman.

I could not think of a better person to be Secretary of Agriculture because you served as Governor from a rural State.

This project simply does not add up.

They have made steady progress on economic development in recent years, but they really needed a boost.

Thank you both for working with the Albuquerque District to fund some important New Mexico projects over the last few years.

I cannot see any White House Office of Management and Budget clearing a new billion-dollar Federal water supply project with such limited potential.

The Gila River is the crown jewel of the Southwest and one of the last remaining free-flowing rivers in the United States.

I believe we won't get there unless we develop some kind of 'Marshall Plan' for Native youth that fully funds infrastructure needs.

I am very pleased that this subcommittee was able to provide an 85 percent increase for Indian school construction and improvements in the 2016 omnibus.

I'm very pleased that this subcommittee was able to provide an 85 percent increase for Indian school construction and improvements in the 2016 omnibus.

Selecting five new schools for priority construction is only the beginning of the investment we need to make in tribal schools.

I thank very much, Senator Murkowski, for working with me on the increase that happened in Land and Water Conservation Fund.

The original idea I think came from a national commission, a blue ribbon panel, an incredible panel headed I think by Lawrence Rockefeller.

I am pleased to see that you have proposed a 9 percent increase for national parks, including major investments in construction and maintenance programs to address the estimated $11.9 billion maintenance backlog at parks nationwide.

As Senator Tester pointed out, we have now reached the point where we have authorized it at that level.

I think we need to be doing more to crack down on the sales of these priceless cultural objects.

Can I have your commitment that you will work with me and other members of the congressional delegation to resolve this issue quickly?