Political Quotes

Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year.

“I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.”

The recent lease sale results were not surprising, given the acreage already leased and the continued partisan push against responsible development.

“I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.”