Russell Begaye: “Such legislation prevents the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and other Indian nations to self-determine their own destinies.”

Language preservation funding like Ester Martinez has provided resources for programs across Indian Country to help our youth learn their Native languages to preserve our rich traditions and unique culture.

I am here because 150 years later we must continue to fight to honor our treaty, our landscape, and our cultural patrimony for future generations.

The only special interests that concern me are those of uranium mining interests.

Money is money, life is more important than money. We can continue to argue about prospering in this Nation, but respecting one another's rights and religion is all we ask for.