"I am very concerned about the safety and integrity of our pipelines in the face of climate change."
"I am committed to making sure that we continue to update the Violence Against Women Act to more effectively address the unique needs of women and children in Indian Country."
"This law is supposed to encourage development of more effective prevention programs to fight alcohol and drug abuse among at risk youth."
"the opioid crisis has disproportionately affected American Indians in this country and certainly in Minnesota."
"Efficiently leveraging our resources to combat invasive species is critical with an eye toward eradication and long-term control."
"Invasive species are a significant threat to our national economy, to environmental resources, and to the public health."
"It is no secret that climate change has strong, well-established connections to invasive species on land and in water."
"NEPA is a very important process, but when the process gets in the way of biology that's very difficult to accept."
"They cost the United States billions of dollars in damages each year, some research suggests over $120 billion."
"What we're saying is invasive species is a very similar process, and clearly in Senator Barrasso's bill this is outlined with categorical exclusions."
"You are spending so much of the budget fighting the fires that you have less budget to maybe do that kind of management."