I come from one of America's largest onshore oil, gas and coal producing states.
the issue of addressing climate change ranked 20th, dead last.
Indian lands have tremendous potential for energy development.
I am delighted to hear your comments about the importance of economic development, energy development, education, law enforcement.
Safe schools to me is the key. That plays into both the issue of education as well as into the issue of law enforcement.
Development of our domestic energy resources is critical to our Country's energy security.
I want to congratulate you on this new position and note that not only has the Secretary been a colleague during my time in the senate, but ...
Mandating a national renewable portfolio standard like this will have, you know, an immediate impact, and direct impact, on the people in Wo...
Coal is still the most affordable, available, reliable, and secure source of energy in the United States.
As a physician, I have worked for two decades to help people stay healthy and reduce their medical costs.
I know it requires a considerable amount of coordination, collaboration, innovation, and good data.
Those principles are critical to support and modernize the Indian health system.
I am pleased, Mr. Chairman, that we are beginning this new Congress with a hearing on Indian health care.
Access to quality health care is a fundamental right for all Americans, including our Native American communities.
It is important to remember that all too often, Government programs create winners and losers.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, and congratulations, Dr. Rice.
The authority to tax, again, is not a sovereign right of an international body.
We need to take an honest assessment of our current financial regulatory system and address the fundamental problems that have caused this m...
