Why are you blocking development on land that has high potential for energy development?

Are we providing the assistance in terms of the weapon systems requested by Ukraine to end the conflict?

Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.

Why are you blocking development on land that has high potential for energy development?

If we need it, I am going to be there working with you.

Since less than 20 percent of the farm bill now actually supports our producers, is it not vitally important that we make sure that it is adequate to support those producers that produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply?

It is vitally important that we recognize what it really costs to grow a crop.

Producers over and over tell me that crop insurance is their No. 1 risk management tool.

Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.

But you are not putting them up for lease. You not only are blocking development, you have raised royalty rates.

One size does not fit all.

For our livestock producers, obviously we have got to work on markets, on competition, on transparency.

It seems to me that for these programs to work they need to be farmer friendly.

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?

It's very important that Reclamation help us with funding that project.

The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and the Line 5 Tunnel Project.

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?