Unfortunately, if there is a mistake, denying that inflation was going to be a problem over six months ago, is probably something that the administration wishes wasn`t on their record.

A lot of them didn`t like Donald Trump. They didn`t like how we behaved. They didn`t like the lies, but they did pretty well in the Trump years.

I rise today, again, regarding the need to secure our southern border. Right now there is a caravan of migrants making its way to Mexico through the southern border. Media reports that it could be the largest caravan ever, growing to…

One of the concerns, at least in North Dakota, and one of the concerns we have, frankly, going forward, is that you might recall that the proposed rule said that North Dakota could reduce emissions by 11 percent.

In 2017, IHS was listed on the Government Accountability Office's GAO High Risk List, 2017.

I really think that is an area where you can have a big impact.

Streamlining the Indian Health Service to operate as a healthcare system as opposed to individual operations is critical.

Frankly, even Senator Lummis's point that the west is not the same as the east, North Dakota is one of four States who has never violated their ambient air quality standards.

the thing that is missing, frankly, in our Federal Government these days is federalism.

The health disparities faced by Native Americans must be addressed with urgency and commitment.

We don't want Federal mediocrity imposed upon us.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I am going to try to avoid asking you a question that would require you to abstain based on the Supreme Court situation, which I think is prudent.

I would like to acknowledge the absence of Vice Chairman Murkowski who could not be here with us today.

I have heard from literally hundreds of North Dakota landowners that are encumbered with Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Protection Area easements.

I introduced legislation to prohibit the Service from entering into a conservation easement of greater than 50 years.

Would it be safe to say that NEPA compliance is a really high priority for this Administration, particularly for local communities, stakeholders, others, to provide input on Federal decisions?

They have had their private property rights trampled on, the Service not living up to its contractual agreements.