"I believe we all sitting in these seats and at this table are here because we want to be and that people believe in us to make that choice for them."
"I urge you to support the swift transition to clean energy and away from dirty fossil fuels that damage public health and our public lands."
"The funding needs of American Indians and Alaskan Natives on reservations and in urban areas must be a priority to begin to work towards fully honoring the Federal government's unique government-to-go..."
"The underfunding of tribal law enforcement and justice systems directly contributes to Native Americans experiencing one of the Nation's highest rates of crime and victimization in the United States."
"The Indian healthcare delivery system still spends only 40 percent of the national average per patient."
"I urge you to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at the newly-reauthorized $900 million level to conserve irreplaceable lands and improve outdoor recreation."
"I urge you to make equitable and non-discretionary Federal funding available directly to tribal nations."
"We will uphold our public lands as a point of pride that all Americans can share and co-own."
"It is time for America to act on climate change, and our public lands are one of the best resources for us to do so."
"I walk to work every day. Just letting you know that. And I haven't used a plastic disposable water bottle since I have been here on Capitol Hill."
"In your testimony, you mentioned that we need to provide our agencies with clear, informed mandates to begin preparing for climate change."