I think Congress should take the lead in recognition. I think it is the right body, constitutionally.
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.
I put a bill in prior to that to make sure that we truncate that approval process to make sure it takes place more quickly.
We are looking at how to do it, and unintended consequences, to make sure we hold accountable the industry.
The government is behind on its ability to look at innovation and regulate innovation.
My commitment is that on some issues it is better to go face to face, rather than having staff-to-staff discussions.
I don't favor oil and gas over coal, over wind, over nuclear. I am just all of the above.
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.
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.
I find myself, as the Department of the Interior, to be the champion of all things Indian, and I take that responsibility very seriously.
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...





