the House Bill, sponsored by then-Representative Ben Ray Lujan, had co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle.

Bears Ears is a living cultural landscape, as you have taught us.

Just to follow up on the Vice Chair's comments, I very much appreciate that line of questioning.

Social Security is the primary life and disability insurance for almost all American children.

I also was proud to work with colleagues and secure congressionally directed spending in Fiscal Year 2022 for the City of Gallup to drill a new well.

Today I am honored to introduce a friend, a great leader, and that is President of the Navajo Nation, Dr. Buu Nygren.

We have to do better.

I agree with that. But it's also important to remember why these programs matter.

Social Security keeps 22 million Americans out of poverty.

I always have a simple approach, Mr. Chairman, that if indeed we all believe that these programs are better, and that we should find solutions that we develop them, put them on the table, stipulate a set of facts, and negotiate from there…

It's crucial that we address the unique challenges faced by tribal nations.

Thank you also again to Senator Lujan and Senator Heinrich for this critical legislation, which will ensure that thousands of Navajo people have a safe, reliable drinking water supply.