Tom Udall

I think it is a wonderful thing to see folks in public service like you that are willing to continue it...

I applaud the Administration and you for increasing those budgets, but what do you think the strategy should be down the road to deal with those huge needs?

I think it is an unanswered question, one I would like to work on with you and other members of this Committee.

I very much appreciate your looking out for those small rural communities because they really do have a hard time.

Will you commit to continuing the EPA cleanup of uranium sites on the Navajo Nation until the job is complete?

we almost need a Marshall Plan for dealing with these issues in Indian Country.

the points that Senator McCain raised are not irrelevant points at all, and not just harbored by himself.

At BIA, we need somebody who can work with tribal governments and tribal members with an attitude of respect.

I hope that one of your top priorities is focusing on how that education is delivered in Indian Country.

I want to work with you to make sure that Native American youth benefit from these initiatives.

I personally am not very accommodating to that.

One of the things that we could do that would really, I think, make a difference is come up with a plan to wipe out those backlogs.

I applaud that effort. His goal is to have a large number of youth serving on public lands.

We are very lucky that Larry is so committed to this position because I can think of nobody who is better suited for it.

there is no social program as important as a good job that pays well.

Investigative journalism plays an essential role in American democracy by exposing those who violate the public trust.

The crisis, Mr. Chairman, that you talked about is hitting New Mexico.

I would like to see some progress.

We should not forget about those Americans who face a growing 'digital divide' as we consider the future of journalism.

I would like to state my appreciation for America's merchant mariners who are not often recognized for the work they do.

Thank you for your questions and I want to associate myself with your remarks in pushing for transparency.

This is an important set of topics. I want to thank you for holding this hearing, and in particular for your focus on shielding consumers and investors from fraud, abuse, and deception.

I hope you can talk a little bit about that initiative, Secretary LaHood.

I did not see anything on the Southwest.

I therefore appreciate Secretary LaHood's strong commitment to safety and his interest in exploring innovative ways to reduce death and injury from impaired driving.