I am concerned about the message that is being sent to Indian Country about how this administration views Tribal sovereignty.

We strongly urge you to maintain funding for these programs at fiscal year 2017 levels.

We all want to find what is best for the species, the forests, and New Mexicans within the law.

I was pleased that this request includes $5 million to support the design for a new facility in Alamo, New Mexico.

Is it your position that EPA has no role in regulating methane pollution?

I am very disappointed, Chief Tidwell, that the President's budget makes no attempt to provide supplemental funds to shore up the 10-year average or to address the longer term structural problems with the wildland firefighting budget.

Yes, and they let you know how they felt about it.

The administration's budget proposal shows a lack of understanding of the important role that the NEA plays in America today.

Maybe we need to get the President out to Rosebud or Pine Ridge. Maybe that will make a difference.

I have heard that many of these changes are set to take place quickly, potentially by the end of the month.

Will you commit to me today that you will respect the wishes of the vast majority of New Mexicans and maintain the existing boundaries of these two monuments?

There is often a sense that the Forest Service does not offer any flexibility to work through options and come to a reasonable solution for all interests.

The decision to propose these massive cuts reverberates through programs that Members on both sides of the aisle care about, and virtually every agency.

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

federally recognized Tribes are not simply stakeholders, they are sovereign governments.

You cannot simply ratchet up defense spending while undercutting education and law enforcement and housing assistance, victims' assistance, Medicaid, workforce training, and on and on.

Given the President's bold statements about supporting rural jobs and building infrastructure, one of the most surprising cuts to the Forest Service budget is within the capital improvement and maintenance program.

I have heard the same thing, and very much appreciate your effort on this.