Jon Tester

There needs to be a layered approach to better protecting consumers, including veterans, from identity fraud.

But the truth is we all know that capital is pretty important for a small community.

And will you also incorporate the needs of Indian country, because it is kind of a different world when we are talking rural.

I do think we need a nominee for the OCC so we can vote on it and confirm.

Will each of you commit to consider the unique needs in rural America as you update the CRA?

We need to continue that philosophy, moving forward, not only through the Senate but through the House to get this bill across the finish line.

If we don`t get our act together, in Washington, D.C., they will do exactly that. If we don`t start to unite and quit dividing, then -- then we`re -- we`re doomed in this country.

I think we got to talk about the merits of the bill. I think this bill`s about two things. It`s about jobs and a lot of jobs all over this country, good-paying jobs, livable wage jobs. And it`s about national security.

Look, I think you need to take a look at each and weigh `em out, on their own merits. This bill is traditional infrastructure. I think it`s what the country needs.

The words 'decency' and 'Mike Enzi' go hand in hand.

If you don't have everything that you need, could you get a list to the Chairman and the Ranking Member and myself of what those extra things are that you might need?

I want to thank everybody that's here to testify. This is really an important hearing for critical infrastructure everywhere.

The real question here is when we have critical infrastructure like the Colonial Pipeline, what should be required of that company when it comes to having an attack on critical infrastructure?

There's a bill out there, was it 2407, 2407. Are you familiar with that bill?

Are there timelines when they have to report it by a certain time?

We should celebrate that, that the bear has recovered, and transfer the management of the species back to the state.

I think the frustration for so many Montanans is that you have individuals who are a long ways away, here in DC, who might not always be able to find Montana on a map, who are dictating policies that are affecting Montanans greatly.

When you were asking Robyn about vaccination rates, we had a very, very efficient system for vaccinations in Oklahoma among our tribal leaders and UIOs.

If Senator Lujan is listening, I would ask him to take a peek at that to see if we can change that.

But they could also go through Urban Indian Health Centers, correct?

I appreciate that. All I would say is that you are exactly correct.

So tell me why, tell me why we have heard from some urban tribal members in Montana that have been unable to secure vaccinations where they live that have had to travel to Indian Country and to reservations to get to those facilities?

I think it was Senator Daines that asked about sanitation dollars, if they could go to places like schools and hospitals, and you said no, it is specifically for Indian homes and communities.

Savings from legacy divestments should enable the departments to improve efficiency and redirect money to higher priorities.

So let me ask you this. Have you narrowed it down at all?