Tom Udall

Federal tribal recognition is a serious thing. It is of the utmost importance to communities and nations across the Country.

Without a strong price signal, we are not going to move into these areas aggressively and develop these kinds of resources.

I believe that preventing severe global warming is critical to protect agriculture in New Mexico and the Southwest.

Thank you, Madam Chair. It is great to be here today, and it looks like we have a very well educated, wonderful panel before us.

I would strongly encourage that this Congress realize the value that Indian country brings when tribes do collaborate with the Federal Government on restoration efforts that blend traditional knowledge.

A number of Republican Governors from California to Connecticut are reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their States as part of binding programs.

I believe that natural gas is an overlooked resource and has great potential to replace oil in heavy truck transportation.

I don't want to neglect Chairman Wellinghoff, so I want to ask you a question.

The incentives in this legislation are based on a fundamental principle: the polluter pays.

The bill provides critical resources to increase the safety and security of our nuclear energy power plants.

This legislation takes a do it all, do it right approach to energy policy.

Today we are facing a narrow window of opportunity on three fronts: our economy, our environment and our national security.

You should know you have a real champion in him.

Tribal lands comprise approximately 5 percent of the Nation's land base and contain 10 percent of the Nation's energy resources.

I strongly support giving Indian tribes more abilities to influence transmission siting decisions across reservations.

Tribal solar energy potential can provide 4.5 times the installed electric power that was generated in the United States in 2004.

Tribal wind potential can provide 20 percent of the installed electric power that was generated in the United States in 2004.

He is trying to shake the bureaucracy and get things done with you.

I am proud that this legislation has the support of the National Guard Association of the United States and the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

My legislation would increase the benefit to a reasonable level so that future veterans like Andrew Parker can come home and get the resources they need to make changes to their parent's home.

I promised him I would use my position to get them the care they deserve.

It is our moral obligation to offer access to prompt, quality care.

Our bill switches the burden of proof from the soldier to the government, where in such cases it rightfully belongs.

Does it make sense to spend more than $100,000 per WBI machine for a technology that we already know can be circumvented?

No single technology is a cure-all for aviation security.