"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?"
"we do need more resources."
"the Rural Water Technical Assistance Program is very important to these communities for being able to get that assistance that they would not be able to afford otherwise."
"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 need to have a broader discussion on how to deal with this."
"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 am pleased that the Administration has taken steps to provide relief from the WOTUS and CERCLA financial assurance rule."
"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?"
"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..."