today I wish to pay tribute to Pedro Gonzalez--a brave World War II veteran who endured the Bataan Death March and 3\1/2\ years in captivity in the Philippines and in Japan. Mr. Gonzalez passed away January 6, 2018, at the age of 96. Mr…

I wish to honor David Earl Patterson, Sr., a man who gave selflessly to his family, the Navajo Nation, and his country. Mr. Patterson was born November 11, 1922. He was Tachil'nii--Red Running Into the Water People Clan, born for…

today I wish to pay tribute to Teddy Draper, Sr.--a brave Navajo code talker and a beloved teacher who has helped keep the Navajo language alive. Mr. Draper was born in Canyon del Muerto--a beautiful and ancient canyon within the Canyon…

I rise to speak in support of the Interior Department appropriations bill, which the Senate is currently debating. Before Senator Murkowski leaves the floor, I want to thank her so much. It has been such a pleasure working with her on this…

Given the incredible impact that this would have on electricity consumers, I would just urge incredible caution for above-market pricing in the bulk power system.

I know that is a radical idea from a Democrat, but let's use the free market.

I think that is a smart move, and I appreciate it.

ARPA-E, first rule of government, when something works really well, don't mess with it. This is a great program.

What war are we using to justify this unprecedented action to distort the markets?

I think we need to take those very seriously.

A more distributed grid is a more resilient grid and much harder to attack through cyber means.

I believe we can find common ground on these important issues.

The CSKT settlement from the last Congress will possibly cost more than $2 billion.

I find it very difficult, knowing the current funding constraints we face in Congress, to fund these Indian water rights settlements solely through discretionary spending.

Ultimately, the bill would secure the tribe's current and future access to water, the life blood of the community.

The repeal of this law, which does not apply to State lands, would remove needless barriers to economic development in Indian Country and provide parity for tribes.

The Hualapai settlement will also end up somewhere in that range.

I believe our constituents and the American people deserve better.