No community is, or ever will be, immune from the tragedy of suicide.

the issue of addressing climate change ranked 20th, dead last.

like my colleague from Utah, I too wish I had something I could vote for, something I believe would stimulate the economy, would get the job done. But on this package, based on its size, based on its magnitude, and based on what I believe…

Well, I think they did not focus where they should have put the focus, which is where we got into the problem in the first place and that was housing. I believe this body said unanimously we need to fix housing first, and we put in a…

I am delighted to hear your comments about the importance of economic development, energy development, education, law enforcement.

Safe schools to me is the key. That plays into both the issue of education as well as into the issue of law enforcement.

Indian lands have tremendous potential for energy development.

Development of our domestic energy resources is critical to our Country's energy security.

I want to congratulate you on this new position and note that not only has the Secretary been a colleague during my time in the senate, but really a true friend and a friend of the people of Wyoming and to the west.

Mandating a national renewable portfolio standard like this will have, you know, an immediate impact, and direct impact, on the people in Worland, Wyoming, and all across the communities, higher electricity costs.

Coal is still the most affordable, available, reliable, and secure source of energy in the United States.

the bill we are looking at today represents a massive Federal investment. It will provide Federal funds for a host of activities at State and local levels. This would be a new experience for many of our States. The requirements set forth…

As a physician, I have worked for two decades to help people stay healthy and reduce their medical costs.

Those principles are critical to support and modernize the Indian health system.

I am pleased, Mr. Chairman, that we are beginning this new Congress with a hearing on Indian health care.

Access to quality health care is a fundamental right for all Americans, including our Native American communities.

I know it requires a considerable amount of coordination, collaboration, innovation, and good data.

We must provide the utmost service to the American people at the most efficient, effective cost.

The authority to tax, again, is not a sovereign right of an international body.

We need to be absolutely sure that we are targeting the money where the money can do the most good.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Senator Salazar, congratulations. It's been a privilege to work with you in the Senate.

Government should not create winners and losers.

It is important to remember that all too often, Government programs create winners and losers.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, and congratulations, Dr. Rice.

We should develop a fair system and let the best project win.