I think it's a security risk.

This is a commitment that is long overdue in terms of being fulfilled.

It is so critical that tribes have a direct say-so in the education of their kids.

I do not know much about trees, so this has been very educational for me.

I am always amazed at the diversity of Indian Country, and I have learned more about fisheries from Mr. Dicks.

They still have frankly the same trust rights and same negotiated privileges as those back on a reservation or in an area of historic jurisdiction.

This is actually one of the highlights of the year for me, Mr. Chairman, to have the opportunity to hear so many voices from Indian Country.

In terms of law enforcement, I saw a little bit in your testimony, what is the size of your total budget and what are the sorts of things you need from the BIA.

You made a pretty strong pitch for Johnson-O'Malley money, which I could not agree with you more since about 90 percent of native kids are actually not in reservation schools, they are someplace else, and that is something honestly we have…

I just think it is really important to do what your tribe has done, and you have to be well situated.

It shows an awful lot of initiative.

Actually, my chairman and I would have probably have a difference on this because I think this legislation should have been enacted separately.

if 53 is the good number, I do not think anybody on this panel will regard that as a good result.

It is very clearly a trust responsibility to provide water on a reservation.

It is a huge problem. Our colleagues, Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin and Senator Dorgan, actually have a pretty good piece of legislation to try to enhance the authority of tribal courts.

When tribes do this, they almost always turn right around and invest all the money right back where you are investing your money.

You will find full Indian health care reauthorizations in there.

I do not know what the dropout rate is in your tribe, but I know nationwide, you are talking only 49 percent of native kids finish high school compared to 75 percent national average, and about 10, 11, percent go to college compared to…