We support your ports. We have other things, other ways we get our goods into Nevada.

This is a terrific hearing. It could not be more timely.

This proposal is not only dangerous, it's unrealistic.

I have enormous respect for the significant work of this committee in ensuring that the people's work is done.

I learned so much about the law and public service from then-Senator Biden.

I obviously know that any time Federal funds and support are coming out, there is always fraud and abuse to some extent, unfortunately.

I look forward to working closely with Congress, and especially members of this committee.

I would be very fortunate to work alongside the Treasury Legal Division's dedicated, experienced, and immensely talented lawyers and professional staff.

President Biden has also been vocal in his support of increasing the enforcement capabilities of the IRS.

The $450 million in large-scale water recycling is a tool that helps us to build resiliency.

It is a privilege that the U.S. dollar is the world's reserve currency.

I think that's really important as well because that's, sort of, one of the signal priorities for the Administration is to be sure that this oil and gas leasing program provides a fair return to the taxpayer.

I introduced the End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act that would prohibit BLM from offering leases on lands determined to have low-or-no drilling potential.

In Nevada, we have made progress, really helping Nevadans be able to access banking services.

Just recently, if passed, the Senate's Bipartisan Infrastructure package would invest $8.3 billion in Western water infrastructure.

However, the travel and tourism industry, vital to every state's economy and work forces, still needs significant help.

We need these types of programs in place and this type of leadership at the top of these agencies.

Of course, our Harry Reid International Airport, at one point we had about 50 million visitors a year and now this last July we had 4.1 million visitors, and we're nearing pre-pandemic passenger volume but we have to improve that.