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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.

Jun 21, 2017

What is it about Bears Ears that has brought your gaze to it?

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Jun 21, 2017

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 more say.

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Jun 21, 2017

I will continue to live up to my obligation to do that, I look forward to it.

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Jun 21, 2017

I am absolutely committed to work with the states in many ways.

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Jun 21, 2017

I wish that the country was not as polarized as it is.

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Jun 21, 2017

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.

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Jun 21, 2017

I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss the 2018 President's Budget for the Department of the Interior.

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Jun 21, 2017

The Department's 2018 budget reflects the Administration's commitment to strengthen America's economic and energy security.

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Jun 20, 2017

I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss the 2018 President's budget for the Department of the Interior.

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Jun 20, 2017

America's lands hold tremendous job-creating assets.

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Jun 20, 2017

I simply do not understand why it is a bridge too far to ask the oil and gas industry to implement common sense measures to ensure that natural resources from our Federal lands are not being wasted.

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