Catherine Cortez Masto

The permitting process impeding, really, the movement forward when it comes to mining.

Technology minerals are absolutely critical for many of the technologies that are part of our everyday lives.

Mining companies provide thousands of good jobs for residents in Nevada.

We have the opportunity, right now, to seize on mineral supply independence.

It is absolutely necessary to prioritize the security of our supply chain.

The United States is at a critical stage of innovation.

Most States, and particularly Nevada, have open-meeting laws, and they require any type of action taken by a commissioner to be put on the record for the public to understand.

I believe that Government does not do enough of being transparent enough to the taxpayer to understand what is taking place.

I think the only way we can get them to essentially punch above their weight limit and do better is to get them better technology that preempts the execution of malicious code and stops the bad things from occurring that can harm their…

I was just home in Nevada, and one of the questions I repeatedly get from our small businesses is this is a space that they want to address and try to protect against.

There needs to be the ability, I think, to coordinate so we aren't stifling entrepreneurship.

I am proud that in Nevada, for the first time, our Governor's Economic Development Agency partnered with the private sector and our system of higher education, so we're working together.

One of the things--there are a number of topics. I'm going to try to get through them very quickly with your help.

We are in the age of technology. It's going to continue to evolve, and we need to do a better job really training and preparing the workforce for the future.

I want to see the outdoor recreation industry expand and provide folks visiting my state an incredible experience in exploring the wonderful beauty of Nevada.

I would like your thoughts with respect to the Bureau of Reclamation.

I also know that Nevada is one of the driest states in the nation with only 9.63 inches of average annual rainfall.

I have to say in the President's budget, and this is not for the hearing today, but the President completely zeros out the Great Lakes restoration initiative.

I believe we need to preserve and repair our infrastructure in these natural areas for future generations.

I am very concerned that what the U.S. Geological Survey has done to protect the Great Lakes, developing toxins to kill sea lamprey, for instance, without harming other fish.

I just want to say, though, about what you are doing with respect to caregivers, that both the stress level and support out there are crucial to our communities in helping address this issue.

I have concerns about how that is going to impact our communities.

To me, that is the first step in prevention, and it never gets funded.

And do you think there is a good working relationship between the two of you in respecting those boundaries and then working together when necessary for consumer protection?

How would you rate that cooperation in the CFPB's ability to protect consumers?