Martin Heinrich: “We would also suggest including legislation along the lines of H.R. 2662, introduced by Rep. Heinrich, to dedicate a…”

Our whole premise as we approached this permitting bill was: How do we create a faster process, not lower the bar on standards.

And some of the secret sauce in this was just the fact that we had four people who were genuinely committed to a balanced package that both sides could support.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today and every day, let us honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Tribal Nations and Native people — and stand shoulder to shoulder with Tribes to ensure their languages…

In the short term, what I'd really like to see is a hand-in-glove approach between Russia and the World Health Organization. That would tell us a lot.