"Anytime you go in and try to reduce the size of a government program, there’s going to be kickback. It’s not anybody’s fault."
"It’s a bad idea that undermines Congress’ authority."
"A permanent pay fix for our wildland firefighters will strengthen recruitment and retention while providing financial security to the first responders who protect our communities."
"Indian water rights has become a bigger and bigger issue, whether it is in Oklahoma or whether it is in Arizona, whether it is in Idaho, and that is something that we are going to have to deal with."
"Alaska Natives and American Indians stand up for this country more than any other ethnic group."
"I plan on being up there this summer to talk a little bit about salmon recovery."
"There is no problem that a really good water year won't solve."
"I will tell you it is going to be an uglier year this year. We are still not going to go back."
"I don't think you could be any more upset about what is happening with murdered and missing indigenous women than I am."
"Last year was an ugly budget year. I understand why it was. We were overspending."
"I am the co-chairman of the House TRIO Caucus, and what it does is help prepare first-time students to go to college."