Tom Udall: “Thank you, Chairman Hoeven, for calling today's legislative hearing.”

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The advice and consent role of the United States Senate is one of the most important roles granted to Congress by the Constitution.

I thank Senator Bennet once again for the good work he is doing there. Just a couple of other words in closing, talking about the career employee scientists, the people who work at the BLM. The men and women who work at the BLM are public…

I support a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region where democracies can thrive, with strong institutions, responsible actors, and close security, economic, and people-to-people ties.