We have been hearing a lot of discussions about the mining law of 1872, and that is the only thing that groups act like that we are relying upon in order to authorize, permit, and open a mining facility.

As we have spoke, that is not the only place that palladium and platinum is located in the United States, it is just the only place that it is permitted.

how else can they block our every move here, and continue to keep American energy from reaching its full potential, and force us to rely on these foreign entities?

In Montana, we have so much untapped potential when it comes to undeveloped energy resources, particularly in the oil and gas sector.

I think that we need to get back to the original intent, which is to find those landscapes and those cultural resources that need legitimate protection.

Despite us being one of the leading consumers and developers of electrification, you highlight just how reliant we are on our foreign adversaries for these technologies.

I was traveling around Oklahoma, it just so happens recently, and met with several law enforcement agencies and was really pleased to hear about the Cross Deputization and the collaboration that was taking place between the tribal and non-tribal law enforcement agencies.

I think it is important for the American public to hear what is going on in this Committee hearing today.

The cartels are operating with the efficiency of UPS.

Joe Biden's failed immigration policy has empowered Mexican cartels to smuggle fentanyl and drugs across the southern border undeterred.

Unfortunately, tribal communities do often face the brunt of this burden in the fight against opioids and addiction.