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Ryan Zinke

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Ryan Keith Zinke is an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district from 2015 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Zinke was appointed as the Secretary of the Interior under President Donald Trump, serving from March 2017 until January 2019. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as energy development, public land management, and conservation efforts. Zinke has also been involved in various initiatives related to veterans and outdoor recreation.

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Sep 17, 2015

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support to remind my colleagues in the Senate that the Western United States is on fire. We don't have time for inaction and more political pandering. The House has passed the Resilient Federal…

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Sep 11, 2015

This is not a Democrat or a Republican issue. This is an American issue. We are talking about Iran and injecting billions of dollars into Iran. The Marine barracks were Iran. At least 500 troops, whom I served with in Iraq, died as a…

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Sep 11, 2015

Lastly, how could anyone vote for a deal in which the full disclosure of documents is not delivered? No Member of this body has been privy to the secret deal between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran. No Member has read this…

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Sep 10, 2015

The Iranian deal--I stand in the absolute, strongest possible opposition. What would make America think that Iran's having a nuclear capability in 13 years would be a good idea? What would make any American believe that, in 5 years…

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Jul 21, 2015

Today I rise to pay tribute to Marine Sergeant Carson Homquist, Marine Gunnery Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient Thomas Sullivan, Marine Lance Corporal Skip Wells, Marine Sergeant David Wyatt, and Navy Petty Officer Second Class Randall…

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Jul 9, 2015

I stand in opposition to the amendment. We have to reward collaboration and working together. What this bill does not do is discourage NEPA. What it does do, though, is it brings people together to work together. That is what I was sent to…

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Jul 9, 2015

As a fifth generation Montanan, I grew up in timber country. Our mills and train yards were in full swing, and visitors from around the world flocked to see Glacier Park. Revenues from the timber industry were reinvested in the community…

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Jul 7, 2015

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: limitation on use of funds with…

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Jul 7, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition…

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Jul 7, 2015

As the sole Representative of the great State of Montana, I do represent, and am proud to represent, the Crows, the Northern Cheyenne, the Assiniboine Sioux, and our American Indian tribes and great nations and understand the value of…

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Jul 7, 2015

How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Montana has 2 minutes remaining.

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Jun 24, 2015

I recently visited Malmstrom and the morale is good, you know, I think the--went in the hunting season, I visited during the hunting season; the hunting season is, you know, makes morale go up.

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Jun 24, 2015

Getting back to when an incident occurs in a nuclear facility, the chain of command and whether to notify Congress or not.

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Jun 24, 2015

I support this bill because I think we have lost our mind as a country, when the amount of litigation, and frivolous litigation, and stacks of it have become where we can't be prosperous any more.

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Jun 24, 2015

As the lone Congressman from Montana, I also am a former geologist. First of all, I commend you for your investment in Montana.

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Jun 24, 2015

Certainly, if Congress can be helpful and expedite in that, so we don't go through another winter, even if it is a short-term flexibility, you know? Just let us know and we would I am sure be glad to help them do whatever we can.

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Jun 24, 2015

I want to thank you, Madam Chairman. As you know, I represent Montana, the sole Congressman from the great State that has Malmstrom.

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Jun 24, 2015

We have become process-orientated and not results-driven.

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Jun 24, 2015

It is hard to feed a family on sky.

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Jun 24, 2015

There isn't a job to be found in the sea of forest because our forest policy has not allowed trees to be cut.

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Jun 23, 2015

I agree with your assessment of the Kurds, having followed the Kurds.

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May 20, 2015

Today I rise in honor of Montana veterans and all the men and women who have fallen in defense of our great Nation. I would like to recognize one in particular, Private 1st Class Nicholas Cook, from Hungry Horse, Montana, who was killed in…

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May 19, 2015

H.R. 2358, as introduced by Congressman Zinke and Congressman Schrader, is a meaningful step toward fixing the problem.

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May 19, 2015

It is an issue of forest safety and national safety and security for our entire country.

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May 19, 2015

The system is broken, and H.R. 2358 as introduced by Congressman Zinke and Congressman Schrader is a meaningful step toward fixing the problem.

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