I pledge that I will look carefully at the FTC budget, if confirmed, and make sure that we have what we need.

I oppose injecting politics into the census with these types of questions, which will likely have a chilling effect on communities that are already at risk of being undercounted.

That makes it all the more important that we get the census right.

As we all know, the census is a critically important government function, and yet the current Administration has yet to nominate a qualified candidate to lead the Census Bureau in the critical years leading up to 2020.

The census has a big impact on Indian Country when it comes to voting, one of our most essential civil rights.

I come to the floor today to speak a little bit about the rule of law and President Trump's approach to what has happened as far as the Mueller investigation. The rule of law has protected our Nation's democracy, institutions, and citizens…

Thank you, Chairman Lee and Ranking Member Heinrich, for the opportunity to provide a statement to the Subcommittee in support of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act, S. 441, and the permanent reauthorization of the…

I firmly believe we have done that.

National monument status brings important economic benefits as well.

Protecting Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks is a grassroots effort that began a decade ago.

A wilderness designation will enhance recreational opportunities in these pristine areas.

It is an uncertain time.