"It is a mistake to think that the Indian tribes are monolithic. Every tribe has a different story, different cultural backgrounds, and different expectations and we are working through that."
"I am absolutely committed to work with the states in many ways."
"I will continue to live up to my obligation to do that, I look forward to it."
"So, using the LWCF in the spirit of how it was formed, to restore lands that would provide access to public activities, recreation, I think is an area where we would agree that the states should have ..."
"What is it about Bears Ears that has brought your gaze to it?"
"My policy has been any Member has a privilege of being a Member, so I have... offered to come quarterly and sit down with the Minority in a group and discuss the issues..."
"I find myself, as the Department of the Interior, to be the champion of all things Indian, and I take that responsibility very seriously."
"Each of the tribes has their own expectations, culture, opportunities, and challenges."
"As a Secretary of the Interior, it is our Interior Department, it is not just one party's or another."
"Some of it is leadership. And some of it is, you are right, adhering not to the law but a philosophy that parks and public lands should be for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people."
"I think Congress should take the lead in recognition. I think it is the right body, constitutionally."