I also want to focus on the materiality standard, which has been the bedrock of the SEC's disclosure regime for almost 90 years.

It is my sincere hope that together we can continue the hard work of our predecessors for more than a decade to increase the Federal commitment to meeting those trust and treaty obligations.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you for continuing these important hearings to get input from tribal leaders on a wide array of programs under this subcommittee's jurisdiction.

I certainly appreciate you thinking of me.

We will miss him, and as likely he would have wanted, we will endeavor to carry on his work on behalf of all American Indians and Alaska Natives.

I recognize that upholding the tribal trust obligation is a responsibility shared by all members of Congress.

It is a modern miracle that there are actually two Great Lakers. We both also co-chair the Great Lakes Task Force.

I beg to differ with you there, Madam Secretary, but I will yield back, Madam Chair.

I once again urge you not to lock out America for the domestic energy and minerals it needs for a smooth transition to a cleaner energy future.

As you know, Secretary Haaland, the President on day one issued an executive order temporarily banning new oil and gas leasing on the Federal estate and directed the Department to conduct a thorough review.

Conserving our Nation's natural resources, preserving our diverse cultural heritage, and upholding our trust responsibilities are goals we all share.