"Congressman Grijalva has been a tireless and effective leader on conservation and land management issues faced by the Department of the Interior," the groups wrote in their letter to the president. "Congressman Grijalva has unparalleled expertise with Native Americans and Indian tribes, a strong understanding of border issues, a well-established and pragmatic conservation ethic, and valuable experience with a wide variety of funding challenges.
"We strongly believe Congressman Grijalva exemplifies the modern and forward-thinking vision of the Department of the Interior."