if he's going to go forward with a markup of the proposal that's out there, before we do that, that we actually have a hearing

the last administration, when it was going to bomb in Syria, asked for Congress's permission to do so, and they didn't get it.

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…

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 believe responsible drilling and cultural preservation are not mutually exclusive.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

I do not believe there is any clear authorization from Congress to conduct these strikes.

Thank you, Madam Chair, for scheduling this timely hearing to examine the current status of Puerto Rico's grid restoration and proposals for the future operation of its grid.

We ask you to again reject the drastic cuts proposed in the President's fiscal year 2019 budget.

It is pretty simple that it is a yes-or-no answer here.

Do you agree that ensuring access to space is a national security priority and that a successful Space RCO will be a key component of this effort?