Russell Begaye: “H.R. 4518 truly honors tribes and tribal sovereignty, and ensures a meaningful role for us in managing the lands.”

The harm is there. Our people are still suffering today.

I encourage all to carefully read the Obama Proclamation, as it presents a thorough, accurate, and compelling justification for the establishment of the Monument.

Instead of this bill, the Subcommittee should be holding a hearing on H.R. 4518, the Bears Ears National Monument Expansion Act, introduced by Congressman Gallego.

Such legislation prevents the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and other Indian nations to self-determine their own destinies.