"the Water levels in Lake Meade became so low that one of the intakes responsible for supplying the entire Las Vegas Valley with water is now visible above the lake surface, so this is long past an emergency."
"Thank you, Madam Secretary. Yes, this is obviously an important issue in our State, where we have many opportunities for this type of development."
"It is the worst drought that this region has seen in 12 centuries, and honestly, too many children in my district don't even--have not lived a life without it."
"It is great to see you, Madam Secretary, and as mentioned here by many people, thank you for taking the time to come visit my district and our State."
"I am proud to represent Las Vegas in Southern Nevada, which is the epicenter of our country's creative and cultural economies."
"Maybe there is a way where we can prioritize projects that have the funding, are sort of shovel ready, and get them out the door to ease up some of this backlog."
"I represent Nevada, and over 80 percent of our land is federally controlled, which means that tribal collaboration and participation in Federal lands management is such an important issue in my State."
"I personally have been pleased to see the Biden administration's commitments on this front with the Tribal Homelands Initiative and Secretary Haaland's new Tribal Advisory Committee."
"I want to lay that out there but also make sure that we are not complacent."
"I have heard from many families, that they shared some positive experiences with their privatized military housing, especially the widespread adoption of the bill of rights."
"I appreciate you taking another look at it."