We all respect [McConnell]. We always have, and he's certainly still respected.
Mike Rounds
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Mike Rounds is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from South Dakota since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the position of the 31st governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. During his tenure as governor, Rounds focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare reform, and he was known for his efforts to improve the state's infrastructure.
I think it’s a very, very clear line between the powers that are there, that are appropriate. This president is saying, ‘I believe I have the authority,’
I wanted to see a message about the deportations that he said would happen, and he has to honor that.
We'll be asking questions. But look, the president always gets the benefit of the doubt on his nominees.
We should be able to get a hold of it, and we should have access to it one way or another based on the way that we do all of these nominations.
I think if there is an ethics report out there that is being or that has been completed, then I think the Senate is going to want to see it.
I think we really have to get back in and take a look at whether or not the resources that are provided...
I look forward to hearing ways that the witnesses believe the Federal Government can help improve law enforcement services in Indian Country.
I am just curious, Secretary Newland, will you commit to exploring possible alternative training options on the northern plains?
Let me close by saying that tribal members from South Dakota are frustrated, really deeply frustrated by the inaction of the Department of the Interior.