"It speaks to the lack of resources for education, for treatment, for preventive services and public safety in Alaska Native communities."
"we have a challenge that is so big and so enormous, it is going to take exactly what you all are doing in Lummi Nation."
"It is just really disturbing to know that among American Indians and Alaska Native populations we see the highest drug overdose rates in the Country for both 2020 and 2021 in terms of population."
"I think this is probably the most important and most significant hearing that we have had here in the Congress this year."
"I appreciate that. Madam Chairman, a question has not yet been asked in this hearing about the impact, the implication of a long-term CR."
"We are not talking about North Korea today, but we should always be thinking about North Korea's intentions."
"This is not only about the United States and our national security, it is about food security."
"We must do more when it comes to our own border here in this country."
"With the passing of the Great American Outdoors Act, we no longer need to ask for 're-authorization' of the Land, Water and Conservation Fund at the $900M level."
"We urge the subcommittee's support to continue and expand funding for Endangered Species Recovery Challenge Grants and the Multinational Species Conservation Funds."
"I was also pleased to hear Congresswoman Murkowski advocating for IHS to receive a permanent director capable of submitting this budget proposal."