"Federal tribal recognition is a serious thing. It is of the utmost importance to communities and nations across the Country."
"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."
"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."
"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 knowledg..."
"A number of Republican Governors from California to Connecticut are reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their States as part of binding programs."
"The incentives in this legislation are based on a fundamental principle: the polluter pays."
"Today we are facing a narrow window of opportunity on three fronts: our economy, our environment and our national security."
"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."
"I believe that natural gas is an overlooked resource and has great potential to replace oil in heavy truck transportation."