"We greatly appreciate the leadership of Representative Fischbach, Representative LaMalfa and Representative Thompson for the introduction of the HEN Act."
"Biden promised about 2 years ago, 'We are going to fill in the gaps.' I guess they have done a little bit of it now, but it is ridiculous."
"But it shouldn't require you having to come hat in hand to this place and ask a Congress Member to run a bill so you can purchase a piece of land that might be surplus already to the government."
"So, we want in this program to not lose that land as tribe or tribal member ownership. That is the bottom line, right?"
"I hope to work with her some more on that."
"Mrs. Napolitano's proposed legislation would hopefully allow that to be more widespread."
"I have got to say, this committee has been pretty good on getting with the program on WRDA the last 10 years."
"The tradition of buffalo is very strong in New Mexico, so I am glad to see this legislation before us once again."
"I also want to express our deep appreciation to Congressman Doug LaMalfa as the prime sponsor of this bill."
"We should pass this bill because the Indian people need it but also as a tribute to our dear friend Don Young."
"I was able to get my stuff done there and do something right today, so I appreciate your indulgence."
"I did want to speak on H.R. 6368, the Indian Buffalo Management Act, and I am glad to work on that with Mrs. Peltola."