"We need to figure out how to protect it."
"I would note that in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law we had $116 million that was going to advance the work."
"The need to restore the land for everything that it means, which you beautifully highlighted what it means."
"We need to not be worried about change but say some change needs to be welcomed and brought in."
"I support legislation for pay parity and retention incentives. But BIA needs sufficient funding."
"However, we still have a funding shortfall of $717 million."
"Well, guess what the CJS appropriations bill would do to the FBI. It would cut it by $400 million."
"I would point out that in New Mexico we have some very strong cross-deputization laws in place, and it is working."
"I am a proud Head Start baby myself, so I know the benefits that this program can bring to both families and communities."
"The question on America's minds is will Congress pass legislation so that we can continue paying our Federal employees..."
"We have a law that needs to be addressed, and we have a migrant issue that needs to be addressed."
"If we do not actually provide the Biden administration with the funds, because we shut the Federal Government down..."