I think that this is--this is an area that is so often overlooked, or to use your term, a wish recycling, and I think we need to be honest.

But they also want to know that--that the wood stoves that they are purchasing are actually going to be in compliance.

I hope you will be working with us on legislative protections and not relying solely on heavy-handed administrative approaches.

I am glad to be joining Chairman Merkley for this very important discussion about EPA's fiscal year 2022 budget request.

I have described the Obama administration's approach to WOTUSs as a showstopper, certainly negative consequences to Alaska.

this is an injustice that most Americans would say: I cannot believe that this is happening.

I will say that I am disappointed to see that the Alaska Native Villages Program and the targeted Airshed Program are held flat in a request that does include so many increases.

This budget request and the American Jobs Plan are both proposals as of now, and of course Congress will ultimately decide the fate of both.

This is a big, big, big issue for us.

I prioritized PFAS funding from both the research and the need for regulatory actions.

I do just want to note for the record, it is my understanding that we are still waiting for some outstanding documents from your questionnaire.

I believe Mr. Newland has the necessary experience to hit the ground running, implement the President's agenda, and execute Indian Country's priorities.

I think we are all trying to get to the same place, which is we don't want to see these significant cuts to our victims services.

I think it is going to be important to not only lower that temperature, but for you in this position to really set that tone as an ambassador and as an advocate for all of Indian Country and Native people.

I appreciate the conversation that we had by phone, and the opportunity to continue our discussions today.

I need to know that you are aware of how important it is that ANCs are included in the ISDEA definition of Indian tribe.

You will be replacing Tara Sweeney, who was the first Alaska Native to hold the job of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.

the way we are now, that would require taking less money out of the fund, which is the opposite of what you want.