"I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you. I would like to thank all of the members of the subcommittee for your important work, and hope this Fiscal Year's bill is as good as the excellent legislation passed out last year."
"Eliminating the NEA would, in essence, eliminate investment by the American government in the curiosity and intelligence of its citizens."
"I think it is imperative that this year we address that."
"One thing I do realize is how important the Appropriations Committee's annual check on our Nation's priorities is through the power of the purse."
"I think expanding that provides that we can continue to keep up with adequate facilities for the safety of the staff."
"So I think the expansion of the joint venture program would go a long way toward systematically replacing aging facilities."
"In order to maintain a safe and engaging experience for the vast areas of BLM land, I recommend appropriating $69.4 million this fiscal year."
"That is why I submit to you that $475 million in discretionary funding should be appropriated for the Land and Water Conservation Fund."
"We totally support this request."
"USET SPF seeks the assistance of this subcommittee in educating the White House on this sacred relationship."
"In fact, two members of this subcommittee, Ms. McCollum and Mr. Cole, signed onto an amicus brief for one of those cases, and we are very grateful for that support."