"the Betrayal of Working Families Act is simply another attempt by Congressional Republicans to give every advantage to corporations and special interests, and take, take, take from families who have the least to spare."
"Since January, President Trump and congressional Republicans have broken promise after promise to working people."
"You guys need to speak up for your people, their education, and the appalling state of the education ran by the Department of Interior is not something that I can say I am proud of, to be an American."
"I strongly support the sovereignty of the Native American Nations. I believe we need to promote their rights to self-governance, as well as their independence."
"I cannot support this bill in its present form before us today, since it would severely harm workers' rights by stripping hundreds of thousands of workers employed at Indian owned tribal enterprises o..."
"The legislation would simply restore the intent of Congress that tribal governments should not be treated as private sector employers under the NLRA."
"Where tribal sovereignty is undermined or threatened in any way, we have no choice but to take a strong stand."
"Sovereignty means that these decisions must be left to the tribes, not federal bureaucrats."
"The Brownfields Program is a proven catalyst for redevelopment and revitalization that is truly, truly needed."
"I remain extremely concerned about the brownfield sites in my district and across the Nation that have yet to be remediated."
"I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on this committee to reauthorize and strengthen this critical program."