Mike Simpson

Hopefully this will get at addressing that backlog maintenance in these various agencies.

It is the Land Act, which is going to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund for 7 years under mandatory funding.

I think we need to win some of those decisions but first of all, we have got to get our house in order.

We are never going to please everybody. That is what represented democracy is all about.

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.

If we continue on the path of underfunding programs to manage firefighting, we jeopardize the health and longevity of America's national forests.

I am disappointed that the administration has failed to pursue any proposals to reform the way we fund wildfire costs.

So, but I think that is a valid recommendation.

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

Well, if that leadership is not coming from the top or has not come from the top, and I am not trying to point fingers at anybody. But if it does not come from the top, what can this committee do?

Indian Health Service was our highest priority because if you do not have your health, you do not have anything.

We do need more resources.

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.

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…

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

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?

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

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.

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…

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

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

I have never seen a good government shutdown.

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.