I am honored to appear before you today as President-elect Obama's nominee to be Secretary of the Interior.
I want this Department to be America's Department.
I think President-elect Obama brings the kind of change and hope to America that is of the kind that this country so nee...
I do believe that, with you and the members of this committee, we're going to, this time, not miss the moon shot on ener...
I look for your commitment to working closely with each of us as you consider and develop the Department's natural resou...
I believe that this man, who's a fifth-generation son of the West, is uniquely qualified and experienced to lead the U.S...
I appreciate the opportunity that you and I had to discuss some of the issues that will be in front of you.
He's worked across the aisle and with diverse stakeholders on many issues, ranging from healthcare to national security.
I think that your reputation as a consensus-builder and a centrist will truly serve you well.
He's spoken eloquently about what he calls 'The Forgotten America,' and he has been a steadfast champion of the land, wa...
Ken has worked to extend critical renewable tax credits, protect our natural resources, and encourage environmentally re...
Those are 21st century water concepts and you'll be a 21st century Secretary of the Interior. It's great to see you.
In this fiscally constrained environment, I believe you will need to look for new and innovative ways to acquire capabil...
I believe Don't Ask/Don't Tell is a failed policy. It is a good example of a law that Congress should repeal.
They are sobering. They are concerning. They are horrifying, and they also point to the mission we have been discussing ...
I'm sure you're aware that gays and lesbians are already serving in our Armed Forces.
We can't pass laws to eliminate it. I wish we could some days.
I wanted to just let you know that's a concern of mine and it'll continue to be a concern of mine as we move forward.
