I hope that your team has compared the new Senate language...with the existing authorities.

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 agree with Senator Durbin's earlier comments on Iran and withdrawing from the Iran agreement. This is a big mistake.

The Department of the Interior has an essential role in upholding the federal treaty and trust obligations.

I want to work with tribes, and if they are choosing to develop their resources, whether extractive or renewable, my role as Assistant Secretary, if confirmed, is to ensure tribes have the tools necessary to exercise their right to full…

I believe responsible drilling and cultural preservation are not mutually exclusive.

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

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.

Will you commit to defending the unique legal status of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes?

This move was unprecedented and ill-advised, in my opinion.

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

This is an important nomination. The Department's Indian Affairs hallway has been empty for quite some time, lacking the top political leadership your nomination reflects and that Indian Country deserves.

I would like to know whether you will commit to clearly communicate and explain Indian Country's opposition to the Bears Ears decision at the highest levels within the department and at the White House?

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

I am committed to upholding the trust responsibility to Indian Country, to ensuring the Federal Government is, in fact, fulfilling that responsibility and advocating for that in the Administration.

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.

a successful Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs must be an informed and effective advocate for Indian Country priorities.