The dual system of justice in America.

there is a direct relationship between our continuing failure to harvest timber and the historically catastrophic wildfire years we are experiencing.

He knew the information, Joe Biden knew the information that he had in his possession was classified. I think that is widely known.

the Forest Service's Fiscal Year 2025 budget fails to rise to meet this challenge.

You think the open border contributes to this?

A dual system of justice in America. Hunter Biden vs. the Bryan Malinowski.

So, Mr. Chair, besides human trafficking, besides the terrorists that are coming across the border, we see another example here where the open Southern border is making it potentially more deadly for Americans.

According to the data I have seen, violent crime is going down, yes.

Are you sure violent crime is going down?

Are you sure those indicted 45 Minneapolis gang members are actually going to be charged with a crime?

I would just say, when the President says you need to look at something, they are probably saying, 'Do it.'

Those are not market forces, Mr. Chairman, when the Federal Government tries to put you out of business.

So, when the President tells you to look at something, it is probably not a maybe, is that right? It is a directive?

It is unsurprising, although still disappointing, that President Biden's budget is once again underwhelming.

You have a long history of anti-natural resource utilization in this country, both private and in public.

Hearing held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

These priorities are out of line with the American people and the communities, families, and small businesses that live and operate closest to Federal lands.

And those 10,000 people are harming 300 million in the United States of America.

I find it really unbelievable that those are the rules and regs under this Administration.

It certainly appears that you are continuing that in your role as the Director at the Bureau of Land Management.

It is my job to ensure that the voice of the people of central Washington are heard.

The people of Utah had no opportunity to express in person their concerns, and I just want to speak for them today to say they are very frustrated.

These are little more than thinly veiled attempts to lock up millions of acres of land from multiple uses.

The BLM has drifted so far from its mission that it has become unrecognizable.

Oh, I see, it was the previous administration's fault that there are 193 tons of garbage that had been dropped on the Federal lands. Is that what you are saying?