"We need to look at using those funds as they were intended."
"I do support and remain supportive of the Land and Water Conservation Fund."
"I also know that this subcommittee has a longstanding tradition of working closely with your Department no matter who is in charge and look forward to that relationship continuing."
"I am also very concerned about the hostile position that this administration has adopted towards national monuments, including two monuments in New Mexico that are important economic engines for the r..."
"I am concerned about the message that is being sent to Indian Country about how this administration views Tribal sovereignty and how the fulfillment of the Federal trust and treaty responsibilities wi..."
"America's lands hold tremendous job-creating assets."
"I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss the 2018 President's budget for the Department of the Interior."
"This budget reflects the President's commitment to fiscal responsibility--proposing sensible and rational reductions."
"This is what a balanced budget looks like."
"I suppose I should not be surprised the Administration is proposing to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling."
"I fully understand the responsibility of the Executive Branch, as well as the responsibility of Congress."