Deb Haaland

Increasing the ability of underserved communities to use our public lands is absolutely a critical focus of this Administration.

I wholeheartedly would support your decision to move ahead with any legislation, if that is what you choose to do.

It's deeply meaningful to me as the first Native American Cabinet Secretary to be here on the ancestral homelands...

The work you have done on a bipartisan basis to support priorities... is integral to the ability of Interior to meet its mission.

I have sent an official recommendation to the president to restore the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument to the boundaries created by President Obama.

A ban on oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters will not reduce global oil and gas production.

I am so excited to welcome Secretary Deb Haaland to her first hearing since being confirmed as the 54th Secretary of the Interior and the first ever Native American to serve as a Cabinet Secretary.

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

We feel really good already at the story that the President's budget is telling on the importance of science in land management responsibilities.

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.

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

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

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

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

The President has laid out an ambitious agenda.

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 introduced.

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 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…

I absolutely respect everything that you have said and I appreciate it and look forward to working with you.

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.