"It is a safety and public hazard, and it is also wreaking havoc on-- economically, on citizens who live near these spills."
"I urge you to address the serious problems Indian tribes face."
"Congress's failure to adequately fund Indian country is a fundamental violation of this trust responsibility."
"regardless of what the President says, there are millions of Americans who appreciate the service that you have given to our country"
"I believe if there is one person that isn't fit to serve, we all know who that is right now."
"We should just-- everybody should just be who they are and everyone should accept them for that."
"That is why we run for Congress, it is one of the reasons why so many of us ran for Congress because we want to make things right for people."
"New Mexico has some of the worst poverty rates in the Nation. In fact, half of our population is Medicaid eligible."
"I urge the committee to provide robust funding for victim advocates in state courts, especially for indigenous people experiencing this more than normal, higher rate of sexual assault and domestic vio..."
"Congress must not take our treaty and trust responsibilities lightly."
"The shutdown illustrated the importance of providing funds to Indian Country in some form of advance."
"I am pleased to be leading a bipartisan bill in the House to authorize advanced appropriations for the Indian Health Services."