one of the ways in which we tried to restore trust in American institutions was by creating independent investigative bodies that would look at ethics violations

We need to tighten up the ethics rules with respect to interaction with previous employers.

I find it ironic that our two Majority witnesses are both here and affiliated with these conservative organizations.

Well, these hearings are always a very interesting fever dream, but I am hoping that we can bring it to a conclusion soon.

Chaco Canyon is a sacred site. There are dozens of tribes in New Mexico who have been working for decades to have the greater Chaco Canyon area protected because it is part of their ancestral history.

Actually, there were multiple criminal referrals during the Trump administration.

President Trump, who has literally spent most of his life involved in pay-to-play scandals.

Yet, here we find ourselves today in a hearing where my colleagues are trying to manufacture a scandal tying Secretary Haaland to environmental groups.

So, if we want to talk about influence peddling and criminal behavior, let's talk about the former President...

The Biden-Harris administration is committed to building a clean energy future that ensures America's energy independence.

It gives donations to conservative candidates like Donald Trump.

I think it is bizarre to talk about the influence of dark money on policy without identifying that we actually have two great examples here in front of us today.

How do we stop this? We have seen the same kinds of abuses during the Trump administration.

Today, after months of delay that cost the loss of the Ukrainian military advantage, that cost children's lives and access to food and aid, that allowed China to threaten the Indo-Pacific, Congress will finally vote. Congress is finally…

I don't know what kind of minerals were there. I don't think they were critical minerals.

This week we are closing out Black Maternal Health Week, focused on bringing attention, awareness, and, most importantly, action to improving maternal health for Black mothers. Across the United States, Black mothers are three times more…

If we do not support our allies in Europe and in the Pacific, we could be on the verge of a major war in which American service members would be deployed.

The Chinese are watching what we do right now, and our first and best defense is to support our allies.