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The Inflation Reduction Act was also a historic investment in the future of this country. It is an investment in our economy...

President Biden had a vision of the future of this country. He had a vision for bringing back American jobs to this country...

We passed the American Rescue Plan, which not only helped millions of Americans get through one of the largest economic disturbances in American history...

The causes of inflation are very clearly tied to the economic disruptions that happened during the pandemic.

We are 41 days from the Presidential election because the Oversight Committee has been using this Committee as a slush fund for Donald Trump campaign.

Wildfires are devastating our communities across the country. In fact, just 3 months ago, one of the largest and most destructive fires in New Mexico's history tore through Lincoln and Otero Counties, over 24,000 acres were burned, 1,400…

I thank Ranking Member McGovern for pointing out what we heard last night. This is all political theater. That is what we heard last night. That is what we are hearing on the floor today, but is that what I heard when I was in New Mexico…

We can do both at the same time, both make sure elections are secure and accessible.

We will never sacrifice accuracy and security in tabulating our votes over efficiency.

I am proud to say, this year, New Mexico's election administration was ranked No. 1 in the Nation.

After this legislation become law, which I hope will happen during this Congress, I look forward to working with you in the years to come to restore the health of the river and the bosque for the pueblo and all others in that community as…

Investments in the health and resilience of our forests not only reduces the risk of severe wildfires, it promotes the important bonds that many tribes have to the land and to cultural resources.

What is clear to me is that there are provisions included in this legislation that support the restoration of the Rio Chama and the bosque, which I appreciate and I applaud.

I certainly hope that everyone involved works to do that, and works to do that in a timely fashion.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Vice Chair Murkowski as well, for holding this important legislative hearing today.

I am pleased today to introduce Larry Phillips, Jr., the Governor of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo who is here to provide testimony today.

This legislation would implement the settlement agreement that has been carefully negotiated between Ohkay Owingeh, the State of New Mexico, neighboring water users and the United States.

Statement of Senator Lujan.