I hope that we can work on that together to move it to the point to get the students in there.

I think one of the areas that we are really focused on is trying to make sure that we work with Tribes in partnership.

We need to work together to improve educational opportunities for our tribal communities.

We can't improve the BIE unless Tribes are with us.

What I want is for the people on the ground to have the best customer service.

I have a couple of questions here. One, can I get your commitment to work with me to ensure that oil and gas leasing near this iconic site are handled with the utmost consideration for the archaeological value that Chaco holds?

Chaco Canyon is critically important to my State as an incredibly rich cultural destination, as well as a sacred place to the tribes of the Southwest.

As has been mentioned several times, the President's budget proposes a new inspection fee for onshore oil and gas leases.

Many New Mexico stakeholders... are concerned that a merger might mean less for a State director to focus on New Mexico.

The lands managed by BLM in New Mexico are vital to our economic vitality and to our natural and cultural heritage.

I am proud to have worked with my constituents and this administration to designate two of BLM's newest conservation units.

I am very skeptical of this idea.

Madam President, I rise to support the President's negotiations with the P5+1 and Iran and to speak about the tremendous work--especially at our national laboratories--to create a framework agreement that meets the scientific requirements…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Bianca Ortiz Wertheim, a member of my staff, be given floor privileges today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, I would ask the Chair to notify me when I have consumed 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be so notified.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the following Senators be added as cosponsors to S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, a bill to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976: Senators…

Madam President, I came from a press conference on the third floor, with Chairman Inhofe, Senator Vitter, Senator Whitehouse, and Senator Merkley, about the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. So I thought I would…

I believe it is also important to highlight the position that this administration has taken to engage the United Nations on many fronts.