Deb Haaland

President Biden's agenda would be my agenda, if I am confirmed.

I support farmers and would love to find solutions to these issues, Senator.

I intend to make sure that you are always going to be part of this important conversation.

President Biden is geared up to help create millions of jobs and you've heard us talk about the Civilian Climate Corps.

30 by 30 is the number that scientists believe we should conserve if we want to have a future for our grandchildren.

I promise you that wherever I have opportunities, I will take them to make sure that people have secure futures.

I encourage you, should you be confirmed, to work collaboratively with your colleagues at the Department of Defense and the Department of State.

I will absolutely follow the law, if I'm confirmed.

I think it's important and, in fact, the reason that Mr. Young and I became such good friends is that he helped me to pass a lot of bills.

I believe that if we do these things in a responsible manner and protect the health and safety of workers, I see us moving forward.

I agree wholeheartedly that we need the resources to make sure we're protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans.

I believe we all have a stake in the future of our country and I believe that every one of us--Republicans, Democrats and Independents--shares a common bond, our love for the outdoors and a desire and obligation to keep our nation livable…

I look forward, again, to discussing this issue with you.

Our public lands belong to all of us and taxpayers deserve to have a fair return.

I would like to say is, if I'm confirmed as Secretary, of course I would follow the law on all of these things.

I believe President Biden agrees with that statement as well.

If confirmed, I will work my heart out for everyone--the families of fossil fuel workers who helped build our country, ranchers and farmers who care deeply for their lands, communities with legacies of toxic pollution, people of color…

Absolutely, Chairman.

President Biden has just put a pause on new leases--not valid, existing leases and I don't know when that review will be finished.

I am really glad, Congresswoman, that you noted the concern regarding the missing and murdered indigenous women and Children.

It's the job of the Federal Government to live up to the trust responsibility.

If I'm confirmed as Secretary, I would be very proud to move President Biden's Build Back Better plan forward.

I think we have--with two bills passing, that's the tip of the iceberg.

That's absolutely a priority of President Biden, his Build Back Better plan.

I will ensure that the Interior Department's decisions are based on science. I will honor the sovereignty of the Tribal Nations and recognize their part in America's story.