"We have to keep in mind defense spending isn't the only way that we protect our nation."
"We have to make sure our nation lives up to its commitment to our tribes, providing the necessary Federal support and honoring our commitment to their sovereignty."
"we need to get ahead of this now to protect the native crab populations."
"salmon is a way of life in my home State."
"House Republicans last week voted for very deep across-the-board cuts to discretionary spending over the next 10 years."
"The House budget cuts on PFAS, on lead, on chemical detection in this country would significantly set us back."
"If we expect other nations to trust us, to live up to our global commitments, we have to keep our promises right here at home too."
"We have a really important responsibility to get our funding bills passed in a timely and bipartisan way, and the clock is ticking if we want to keep things on track, and truly return to regular order..."
"These programs are too important to shortchange, and this moment is too critical to let partisan infighting hold our communities and our country back."
"House Republicans just voted to slash vital support for our Tribes. Their default on America Act would gut funding for Tribal law enforcement, education, and health care programs."
"We have a responsibility to work in a timely way to write funding bills that will build a stronger economy, make our communities safer, and ensure we stay ahead of our global competitors."
"Our strength here at home and across the world isn't just measured by the strength of our military, it is measured by our diplomacy, our influence abroad, and our strategic investments."