In her prepared testimony, Deb Haaland said she is committed to "strike the right balance" as the agency manages energy development and seeks to restore and conserve federal lands. Details: indiancountrytoday.com/news/interior-…
"As many of you know, my story is unique. Although today I serve as a Member of Congress and was the vice-chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, if confirmed, I would be the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet Secretary." - Haaland
"The historic nature of my confirmation is not lost on me, but I will say that it is not about me. Rather, I hope this nomination would be an inspiration for Americans - moving forward together as one nation and creating opportunities for all of us." - Haaland
"I’m not a stranger to the struggles many families across America face today – I’ve lived most of my adult life paycheck to paycheck. I have pieced together health care for me and my child as a single mom, and at times relied on food stamps to put food on the table." - Haaland
"It’s because of these struggles that I fully understand the role Interior must play in the President’s plan to build back better ..." - Haaland
"... to responsibly manage our natural resources to protect them for future generations - so that we can continue to work, live, hunt, fish, and pray among them." - Haaland
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