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We’re reinforcing a principle that has always kept America secure for generations: peace through strength.

This bill invests in the capabilities that are needed to stay ahead of our adversaries, who are advancing very quickly, and ensure our men and women in uniform have the tools they need to defend our nation.

North Dakota has long been on the front lines of protecting our country, which is why this year’s National Defense Authorization Act is so important for our state.

If I was an endorsed candidate, I’d be calling on leadership to resign.

I stressed the importance of ensuring multiple use on USFS lands, including for grazing, energy development and recreation.

I appreciate their efforts to keep releases to a minimum, as well as their commitment to conserve water, but we’re going to stay on the Corps to ensure they are doing all they can.

Our legislation will reauthorize and expand the DWRA funding, giving North Dakota the resources it needs to build more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies for communities across our state.

By securing committee approval with bipartisan support, we are putting this bill in a strong position for passage.

I appreciate my fellow members of the Senate Energy Committee for working with me to approve this legislation once again, as we did in the 118th Congress.

The need to tackle the challenges of this permitting reform forest is clear: America’s ability to deter conflict, or to win if deterrence fails, rests on American industrial might.

The most important element is time. Time is power—China builds three times faster than we do.

Reversing America’s defense industrial decline requires more than a tweak to an administrative process, increasing permitting staff, or changing deadlines for filing lawsuits.

The most important reason for permitting reform is to grow the U.S. defense industrial base at the speed, scale and cost efficiency needed to deter a major conflict with China, and to quickly prevail if deterrence fails.

Volunteer firefighters and first responders are essential members of their local communities, especially in small towns or rural areas facing volunteer shortages.

Election officials remain committed to conducting a secure, accurate, and accessible election despite potential weather-related challenges.

Our priority is ensuring every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot while maintaining the safety of voters, election workers, and the public.

We encourage voters to plan ahead and seek to vote prior to severe weather impacting their area, if possible.

Lake levels should not be allowed to drop any further this summer, and the Corps should be planning ahead to reduce releases over the winter and into next year so we can get the lake back up to a sustainable level.