Deb Haaland
“This historic nature of my confirmation is not lost on me, but I will say, it is not about me." –
Deb Haaland, U.S. interior secretary
In a historic confirmation as the first Native American to serve in a White House Cabinet role, Haaland will lead the U.S. Department of the Interior.
“This historic nature of my confirmation is not lost on me, but I will say, 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 said during a two-day confirmation hearing.