I think if you go to Tribes and ask them to grade the Federal Government on consultation I think they would uniformly come out with an F on things.

Pruitt's choice to destroy carefully vetted scientific information rather than preserve it is a reckless and dangerous abdication of his responsibility.

I'm committed to continuing this funding despite the administration's proposal to stop supporting the Navajo in the States in this effort.

I am particularly pleased that you are here, Chief Tidwell, because your presence speaks to the important work that the agency staff does even when political administrations change.

I believe is one of them. I have been to the refuge. I have floated down the Hula Hula River. I have seen all the wildlife that is there, so I disagree with your budget proposal to drill there.

We owe it to the Navajo and others harmed to make things right.

The cycle of borrowing and repayment and the accompanying lack of budget certainty and discipline is not helping to improve the health of our Nation's forests.

There is nothing fair or equitable about this budget request.

Every year, we come back before the subcommittee and hear the same issues raised repeatedly.

I think the Chief knows that Senator Udall and I just returned from a meeting this morning with the Secretary of Agriculture.

are you aware that there are more than 20 alternative chemicals available to farmers?

Without adequate funding for road maintenance and construction, the agency will be unable to provide necessary access for timber purchasers while also meeting legally required environmental standards.

I am pleased that this administration recognizes the problem, and look forward to working with the Forest Service and the Office of Management and Budget to address this issue during this budget cycle in a fiscally responsible and…

You committed to answering them.

I understand you have launched a pilot program called 'Valuing People and Places,' and that you have been doing work on that in New Mexico.

The Forest Legacy Program, part of the LWCF, has also been incredibly successful in the 25 years it has existed, thanks largely to the work of our Vice Chairman, Senator Leahy.

I'm concerned that it has led to widespread land conversion, to corn to produce ethanol, which Congress did not intend.

I would like to confirm, Chief Tidwell, that you will continue the long-standing practice of responding to the written questions.