Soon is a couple of weeks?

You intend to follow the direction provided in the omnibus and the explanatory statement, and follow congressional intent.

Well, I think the reality is that, State flexibility, it ends up that we end up deteriorating the habitat for the sage-grouse.

I do not see how changing regional boundaries resolves the fact that the BLM has a different legal responsibility and legal responsibilities than the Park Service or the Bureau of Reclamation.

I am particularly troubled by the lack of Tribal consultation so far.

I remain concerned that, today, on the 146th anniversary of the 1872 Mining Law, we are still not having the necessary conversations about reforming this antiquated law.

Well, they weren't doing it on the sage-grouse until everybody got together and tackled that.

I think it's pretty clear--and I won't get you into the hypothetical, but, unless there's an imminent threat, I don't think the President can order that.

I strongly believe that in word and deed, anyone confirmed to the position of Assistant Secretary must be guided by these same principles.

I really hope that we can get somebody over there that's going to provide the top leadership and give support.

You promised me that you would 'totally recuse yourself from any matter involving ASRC'.

Looking from the outside, it appears that Indian Affairs within Interior is in complete disarray.

The problem is national, and it's growing, particularly in the last month since Secretary Shulkin was fired.

This issue needs to be addressed more forcefully.

I introduced legislation which we passed in 2016, the Native American Children's Safety Act.

We hear all of these rumors that the folks that are over there... are trying to privatize veterans' care.

There is perhaps no more important pending nomination to ensuring the Administration is well-positioned to honor the centuries-old government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States.

I am encouraged that the President chose you, Ms. Sweeney, a Native American nominee with business experience and deep connection to your tribal community.