Well, I really appreciate you saying that, because that is what folks are relying on.

Ensuring adequate funding for PL280 states to address the inequities among Tribal courts remains a top concern of mine.

It is good to hear the Director speak so highly of the CHAP Program and the benefit that it can provide.

I think we have made upholding the Federal Government's trust responsibility a bipartisan priority, and it needs to continue to be so.

I am ready, willing, and able to help secure new authorities in appropriations bills if it is needed.

I think it has to be done at whatever expense necessary.

By failing to properly certify and test wood heater emissions the EPA has frustrated Congress' investments and intended goals.

I believe the Agency is engaging in regulatory overreach with WOTUS, which the Senate has expressed its disapproval on.

Well, and Madam Secretary, if I may, because I was at that roundtable with Secretary McDonough.

let's talk about the Alaska Native Vietnam Vets Allotment Program.

I think we recognize we not only--we not only need the minerals but we are going to have to do more to promote some efficiencies, and deal with the permitting issues; something that we are all talking about here on a bipartisan basis.

I think we recognize that there is so much, so much that has to be done in this area.

I think that the Agency has not made this a significant enough priority.

Well, my time is expired, but know that we do want to follow up with you on this.

We don't have the luxury of time.

We have a trust and treaty obligation. That absolutely includes health care, education, housing, and so forth.

I hope that we can even find greater areas of how we can be working together to grow Alaska's role in our nation's economy or energy or mineral security, while also cherishing and protecting our lands, our people, and our culture.

I would strongly encourage EPA to explore some creative solutions to expedite these project awards.