The SRS is critical there, of course, because the Federal Government does not pay taxes.

We strongly urge you to maintain funding for these programs at fiscal year 2017 levels.

In my view, a budget that cuts $54 billion from non-defense programs is anything but balanced.

Will you commit to me today that you will respect the wishes of the vast majority of New Mexicans and maintain the existing boundaries of these two monuments?

I believe is one of them. I have been to the refuge. I have floated down the Hula Hula River. I have seen all the wildlife that is there, so I disagree with your budget proposal to drill there.

I have heard that many of these changes are set to take place quickly, potentially by the end of the month.

I have heard the same thing, and very much appreciate your effort on this.

Can you commit to me to helping to steward these issues in New Mexico, and work with the region to bring stakeholders together to address ESA concerns, not just sending them to another Federal agency and passing the buck?

It means a budget that slashes nearly $700 million from Tribal programs, ignoring this Nation's trust and treaty obligations for American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

I have heard, Chief, of complaints from stakeholders in New Mexico that when consultation is required for an Endangered Species Act on national forest lands, rather than coming to the table to work through concerns, after the Fish and…

The remotely piloted aircraft facility at Holloman and the special operations facilities at Cannon will significantly improve the capabilities of our airmen and women at these bases.

How concerned are you with the proliferation of this technology? And how are you working to ensure that bases and new projects are protected from this capability?