I certainly don't disagree with that although I do think that Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is probably going to take up--

I prefer that there not be sides but rather that we all pull in the same direction.

I am very pleased with the pre-filed testimony.

Energy independence creates a healthy economy, jobs at home, and directly correlates to our national security.

I want to also say I appreciate Secretary Moniz and Secretary Foxx, who have been very engaged with--at least with the North Dakota Delegation on this topic.

I do believe if I threw a match in Bakken crude oil, it would not light. Gasoline and ethanol would.

The cost of generating electricity will increase $93 billion per year because of that and consumer pockets are going to be lighter by $2,100 per year.

I am very proud of the fact that--and I am one that has resisted many times to call for a comprehensive national energy policy.

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that my home State of North Dakota is enjoying the blessing of an energy boom, an economic boom, which is driven largely by an oil and gas renaissance that has us contributing…

I very much appreciate it throughout our relationship. And I think building trust is an important part of all of this.

I have got to be honest. What you just said or read sounds--it leads to suspicion by me that there is some reason that you didn't want him, the person who investigated for well over a year and has the most intimate knowledge of it.

our Constitution recognizes and acknowledges the sovereignty of tribes, and Congress is the trustee.

Could we get a copy of all the investigation reports that followed that trail after his allegations?

there is a clumsiness. We had a hearing last week in this committee, or on the Natural Resources--on the Energy Committee on sovereignty issues, where I have introduced a bill to try and further codify sovereignty with regard to handling…

What are the standards for becoming a foster parent?

So, looking back on it, I mean, do you ever regret and think maybe we should have been a little more urgent in our response?

I commend the Chairman for his forward-thinking. But I would respectfully observe that we cannot forget the recent past. There must be justice served on those who harmed or posed a threat to children.

when there is an issue of danger, especially--and I agree with the Chairman on this--especially with regard to children, very little else matters, but the safety of that child, quite honestly.

So I just want to make sure you are saying he has never been to Spirit Lake.

Having been through it myself to be a licensed foster home, I can tell you it is--the scrutiny is almost uncomfortable, but it is very important.

But it is my understanding that if there is an imminent threat, if there is an emergency situation--which I believe, as I recall, this was designated--couldn't you have reassumed----

We have asked her to come out of retirement to help us investigate these cases.

I certainly want to. Whatever way, if it requires redacting information, that is fine.

strongly encourage and insist that those individuals immediately come to Bureau of Indian Affairs Social Services

We are not the same reservation that we were in 2012. We have a plan. Now we need to means to make it happen.