Deb Haaland actually said...

"We need to act to ensure that political expediency doesn't undermine these existing protections, which are so essential to the economic and cultural vitality of the region."

"I believe the Chaco Protection Act will help our ancient land as well as our living communities."

"Companies will simply be discouraged from developing the minerals on my behalf because it just doesn't make sense economically or technologically."

"Our voices should and must be heard equally along with the environmental special interest groups."