Martin Heinrich: “I welcome the opportunity to correct the record on that point.”

It was not easy. It took longer than we would like, but everyone was committed to getting there.

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…

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