"I hate to tell you, Mr. Brown and Ms. Olsen, that as long as there is an unwillingness to acknowledge the impact that wind turbines are having on the right whales and other species, your industry and industries like yours are going to continue to be blamed."
"Some of the experts over time have made some pretty serious mistakes in terms of the species..."
"And we also prioritize where we want to spend the money, as well."
"Unfortunately, I come with an issue of great concern for multiple sectors of the Wyoming economy."
"Through treaties and Federal statutes, the Federal Government has assumed the responsibility of providing healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives."
"I think that would have been important information for them to hear."
"We cannot adequately address all our needs at the tribe, even as decision makers... without collecting the data and sharing the information."
"The IHS budget is the fulfillment of the United States' sacred promise to Tribal Nations."
"Congress must permanently reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program for Indians before it expires in September of this year."
"We could have done more if we were at the right place at the right time, and we didn't know where to be at the right place at the right time."
"We cannot run health facilities and health programs on uncertain budgets."