The Colorado River Basin, of course, we know that it is crucial to 30 Tribal Nations there.

We want to get great folks working on our public lands, and we can only do that if they have a place to live.

I am grateful to the members of this Committee for working on a bipartisan basis to champion tribal priorities.

I see this bill as working in conjunction with DOI's recently finalized renewable energy rule and the ongoing Western solar PEIS process.

As I have said many, many times, our public lands belong to all Americans. I am proud of the work we have been able to do to lift up our public lands so that the outdoor recreation industry can grow.

I am glad that you and the Biden administration are advancing historic action on climate change, commensurate with what this moment in history demands.

This Administration has made a steadfast commitment to strengthen government-to-government relationships with Tribal Nations.

you have shown in no uncertain terms that our public lands and waters are no longer a breeding ground for corporate polluter greed.

I really believe that is the key, and we will follow that and move forward.

Yes, I am very proud of the fact that we have met this goal ahead of schedule.

I think its fair to say that, even to this day, no one knows my homelands better than its original stewards and their descendants;