Congress has the opportunity to uphold the Federal trust responsibility by protecting Oak Flat.

the fact that I think the process was just tossed aside from the 2017 NDAA, it is just--you know, for me, it is quite galling.

I really would hope that the committee would work with me to ensure that, you know, we don't allow Congress' voice to be not heard again.

this Congress, the Senate, has said that until we see something that is a better replacement for the A-10, that the A-10 is not going anywhere.

I have been in support of the A-10 Warthog when I was--when the Obama administration tried to get rid of it.

I don't want to be using a billion-dollar platform to support infantrymen. That is not smart, and it is just not a smart use of our money.

the best one, the cheapest one, the strongest one, certainly if something ever happens, especially in Russia... is still the A-10.

How is this--how is the reprogramming anything other than arbitrary and capricious if the Navy is disagreeing?

Did Secretary Esper or other aspects of the administration at least talk to you all before they went and did this cut?

You can see how that isn't, according to what I believe the Tohono O'odham Nation sees and I think what many of us see, that that does not show a certain level of respect or tribal consultation or coordination.

When sacred cultural sites are destroyed in international conflict, it is considered a war crime.

These actions are disgusting as well as a flagrant violation of the requirement to consult tribes before decisions are made.

The Administration is sidestepping tribal legal protections in its construction of the border wall.

This Administration has blasted and bulldozed multiple sites, including burial grounds, along the southern border that are sacred to the religion and culture of the Tohono O'odham Nation without any kind of meaningful tribal consultation.

I have been appalled at the utter lack of regard this Administration has for upholding our legal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes.

Other Members are doing good things. Representative Haaland, 30 by 30 is a good piece of legislation.

The Administration's use of the waiver...sets a dangerous precedent because it is outside of any congressional authorization.

For the Tohono O'odham Nation, this is the equivalent of bulldozing through parts of Arlington National Cemetery.

Are you aware of this 'gag order' that prevents DHS contractors from speaking to tribal representatives?

Thank you. I would like to thank our witnesses for their insightful testimony and the Members for their questions.

It is not just about energy poverty, it is also about pollution and the effect that it is having on the poor and communities of color across this country.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am glad to answer any questions you may have.

The Administration's gaslighting argument of 'we have to destroy it in order to protect it' is as plainly ridiculous as it is offensive.

This transition is going to occur, whether this legislation passes or not.

The Administration is acting on solely on its own accord, without congressional support, buy-in, or limitations.