I think we need the answers to your questions.

It's important to every bureau of the FCC to engage directly with tribal nations.

I think we have to make this investment. I don't think there's any doubt about it.

I think baseload, oftentimes today, is more of a political term than an engineering term.

So when I think of the Polar Vortex or even this latest Bomb Cyclone, if I am getting that term correct, the unsung hero that I think about that gets very little attention is actually demand response.

We thank Chairman Hoeven and Vice Chairman Udall for continuing the important discussion of Agribusiness Opportunities in Indian Country.

Bison, as we all know, is a traditional food that is also very healthy, with very lean meat.

Yes, I agree. Lionel, when I was in the House in 2006, I took a trip with your general manager...

One of the things I am going to do, because we want the ideas that are put on the table, people to react to them...

I am working on legislation in terms of 638 of USDA programs.

Food insecurity leads to many real health challenges for Native families and communities.

This is clearly an important topic with lots of potential for improvements in Federal policy.

It's crucial that we support initiatives that empower Native American agriculture.

I hope to hear more from our witnesses today about how Congress can better support these efforts.

We have to develop fair access to credit to address the credit deserts that exist on every Indian reservation.

Technology companies cannot solve this alone. But they must do more.

For too long now, Indian Country has been knocking at the door of the Farm Bill asking for a seat at the table with States, counties and other stakeholders, asking for their due as sovereign governments.

I know you will be fighting for all those ideas on the Ag Committee.