Hitting on married women? Condoning assault? Such vile degradations demean our wives and daughters and corrupt America's face to the world.

Hitting on married women, condoning assault, such vile things degradations, demean our wives and daughters and corrupt America's face to the world.

I would like to see it passed in both bodies of the Congress so we can move forward in this particular area.

The relationship between tribes and the Federal Government is between sovereigns.

It is an issue at its core that deals with human dignity, self-determination, and opportunity.

A failure to understand this fundamental difference on the part of the Federal agencies is one of the reasons why I think we are here today.

Unfortunately, nearly every aspect of energy development on tribal lands is influenced or controlled by the Federal Government.

we are currently in the middle of an election year. Like most Americans, I look forward to the end of the political campaign season and the end of the rhetoric, spin, and constant battle to win the latest news cycle. Don't get me wrong, I…

I will be brief. We are all aware of the latest controversy surrounding the failure of the Federal Government to consult with Native American tribes. Wisely, the Obama administration has postponed work on the Dakota Access pipeline while…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. ___. TRIBAL CONSULTATION. (a) Review.--Not later than 60…

I thank the ranking member, and I thank the committee for being sensitive to the needs of native peoples to be included and involved in things that concern their sovereignty and self-governance. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my…

Let me be clear. We may need a formal rulemaking process, but this amendment today doesn't block any pending project or permit process. I do think it is appropriate, when questions are raised about inadequate consultation, that we do…

It is really, truly a pleasure to welcome Greg Young here as our guest chaplain. I just want to note that I met him on an airplane during the time of a great, great distress, illness in my family, and he prayed for me; and he is here today…

No wonder they couldn't prosecute a case. They were handing out immunity deals like candy.

But you've been president four years.

I rise today to celebrate an event that both represents and helps preserve what is best about this great country. I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to finish these remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

25 years ago next month, the Senate confirmed, and President George H.W. Bush appointed, Clarence Thomas to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. To paraphrase John F. Kennedy, I would like to note both what this country has…

I completely agree and support FDA finalizing its guidance on good manufacturing practices for the cosmetics industry.