Kevin Cramer: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman from Illinois and ranking member from New York, for acknowledging rural America.”

Since then, we’ve had two meaningful meetings where North Dakota’s farmers educated the administration on the land grab the FWS has perpetuated in the Prairie Pothole region.

From the beginning, I told the White House I would be as flexible as they would be.

Despite North Dakota’s best efforts, they were denied by the bureaucracy. This award is a welcome change in direction, helping North Dakota’s veterans access mental health services and prevent suicide.

I had the privilege of welcoming these two new North Dakotans to my office in Washington. It was an honor to nominate the Joraanstads in recognition of their dedication to their daughters.