I hope that we will reject the proposed cuts and instead work with you to ensure that the Service has the resources necessary to remain a leader in natural resources.

Would you recommend that we do some of those things that maybe are the harder ones to get done or that get more resistance?

We will work to understand what is contained within this proposal, and ensure that the fiscal year 2018 Energy and Water Appropriation Bill provides responsible funding.

the Administration's budget is just in general terms disappointing, especially after all the work we have done on this committee

That is amazing. As I read your report last night, and I did read all of it.

But it is a difficult issue because I will tell you that the lost coal mining jobs in Appalachia region is no different than the lost timber jobs in Idaho.

We live in Idaho because we love our public lands.

I am introducing another bill that you might be interested in that I would like the Department to take a look at.

we urge the committee to fully fund the Indian Health Service because, you know, our Indian people are getting sick

I am not too worried about the Trump budget because, frankly, I just don't think it could pass, you know?

We have encouraged the Department to use some of these for regional detention, which I think would be beneficial.

I hope that you will seize the opportunity to meet with other Members of Congress outside of this subcommittee to remind them that honoring the Nation's trust obligations is a responsibility shared by all Members of Congress, regardless of…

As President Walter Crouch of the ASP said, when we talk about the veterans housing issue, a lot of people think we are talking about vets who may be living under bridges and that sort of thing, but what they do not realize is many vets…

Your continued financial support of this program is critical and necessary for the citizens and businesses of Appalachia.

I urge the subcommittee to fund the WAP at no less than 230 million for fiscal year 2018.

The work that the ARC has done since 1965 has transformed communities into vibrant epicenters, pardon me, and has enriched the lives of our brothers and sisters in ways that you may not imagine.

I have never seen a good government shutdown.

I am a big supporter of TRIO just like you are in your comments.

It is one of those things we need to continue to work on.

I am always impressed when I come out to the NIH and talk to you all and your researchers out there about the work that you do.

NIH is very important to this committee and it is very important to Congress.

This may actually be the most important hearing this committee and maybe even Congress has because the impacts of what you are working on are something that, while unfortunately are not felt tomorrow like building a new road, or paving a…

I have told people that NIH is probably the best kept secret in Washington, DC.

I don't see any reason why we ought not be able to accomplish that.

I am asking you to support early childhood education, please.