John Barrasso

Declaring war or authorizing the use of military force is one of the most serious responsibilities of Congress.

The majority has broken the rules of this committee to further the goals of partisanship.

The Majority Leader chose to push a former one of his staffers to serve on the Commission and then become its chairman.

I have concerns that our mission of oversight is being thrown out the window in the name of political expediency.

I just want to say how much I appreciate your leadership. You have been committed to Indian issues your entire career in the Senate, even more so as Chairman.

According to the Indian Health Service, childhood trauma is disproportionately experienced by Indian children.

The agency officials should comply with all applicable laws and ethics rules and be cognizant of public perceptions of agency integrity.

The gaming industry, as I said, needs integrity, as does the agency regulating the industry.

I hope that in the future the President will ensure that nominations of qualified candidates and the completed paperwork are submitted to the Committee in a timely manner.

The White House didn't even send this nomination to the Senate until July, 2014, a nine-month delay.

I think it is an important position, one charged with significant responsibilities in Indian gaming, a $28 billion industry.

I appreciate my colleague Senator McCain's leadership on the matter.

This legislation is about ensuring that we uphold our obligations.

You do talk about compartmentalization and also that Iran's goal is to eliminate the sanctions.

The other thing that caught my eye when reading your written testimony and also hearing your oral testimony today was how the water users on the Wind River Reservation have formed associations, associations to assume the operation and…

Your written testimony states that the irrigation funding could then be leveraged to access additional funding for rehab and repairs.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thanks to each and every one of you for bringing these stories to us today.

The Barrasso amendment (title IV) to S. 715, the Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act.

The Federal Government's promise to Indian Country to build and maintain these projects needs to be fulfilled.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is an important asset to overseeing nuclear power.

We do need to maintain a full, qualified slate of commissioners who continue to protect our communities by ensuring nuclear safety.

It appears that politics, not qualifications, were at the heart of the decision.

We must strike a balance to ensure the safety of our communities while continuing to ensure the viability of nuclear power.

I don't understand the rationale for this at all. I agree with Senator Sessions. He was a vital member of the Commission with years of experience and the President failed to renominate him.

The Majority Leader's strong influence in micromanaging the selection of nominees to the NRC as well as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for political gain.