"This is an important nomination. The Department's Indian Affairs hallway has been empty for quite some time, lacking the top political leadership your nomination reflects and that Indian Country deserves."
"I am encouraged that the President chose you, Ms. Sweeney, a Native American nominee with business experience and deep connection to your tribal community."
"I agree with Senator Durbin's earlier comments on Iran and withdrawing from the Iran agreement. This is a big mistake."
"I do not believe there is any clear authorization from Congress to conduct these strikes."
"This move was unprecedented and ill-advised, in my opinion."
"if he's going to go forward with a markup of the proposal that's out there, before we do that, that we actually have a hearing"
"the last administration, when it was going to bomb in Syria, asked for Congress's permission to do so, and they didn't get it."
"I hope that your team has compared the new Senate language...with the existing authorities."
"a successful Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs must be an informed and effective advocate for Indian Country priorities."
"I am committed to upholding the trust responsibility to Indian Country, to ensuring the Federal Government is, in fact, fulfilling that responsibility and advocating for that in the Administration."
"I would like to know whether you will commit to clearly communicate and explain Indian Country's opposition to the Bears Ears decision at the highest levels within the department and at the White Hous..."