Deb Haaland

In my view, Congress has a moral and a legal obligation to fulfill the promises made to Indian Country.

I am especially eager to hear how your agency will support Tribal efforts to combat the growing threat caused by climate change.

Unleash science. That is what the scientists are here to do.

Having been on this committee for the last 4 years, I can't really describe it in any other way except a certain level of disdain and discrediting of science.

The new unit will improve coordination within and outside of the BIA to make sure that we are not missing anything.

I know that your experience can help us to move forward in this space.

the President has introduced.

The President's plan to create jobs through the Civilian Climate Corps will be an amazing opportunity for folks to enter this space.

this budget is a refreshing change from the draconian budgets the committee has received over the last 4 years.

the return of science as the foundation for decisionmaking, the focus on climate change, and maintaining healthy ecosystems, all through the lens of environmental justice.

the President has laid out an ambitious agenda.

we are going to absolutely let the science guide us, as well as understanding the ecological impacts to all the animals.

Thank you. That is a definitely good way to describe it, a mountainous backlog.

I carry my life experiences with me everywhere I go. It`s those experiences that give me hope for the future. If an indigenous woman from humble beginnings can be confirmed as secretary of the interior, our country holds promise for…

Deb Haaland will be confirmed. She will be the first native-American ever confirmed to a U.S. cabinet position and it will be celebrated by native communities coast to coast like nothing you`ve ever seen.

I thank the gentleman from Maryland for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jose Hernandez, a beloved letter carrier and local hero who was killed on the job in 2019, while trying to resolve an argument along his route…

I will do everything I can to help President Biden in his Build Back Better plan to create millions of jobs.

I will tend to support President Biden's positions and if I am confirmed as Secretary, it is his agenda that I would seek to move forward.

I feel very strongly that everybody deserves to have medical attention when they need it and I appreciate you caring so much about the people there.

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

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

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

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 feel like in the short-term, hopefully, their jobs have not been affected.

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.