The issues of Native Americans are not to be partisan issues, they are not to be Democrat or Republican issues.

I think that when one has to wait for a process that lasts 31 years to get an answer, that it is too long.

I am a strong supporter of the principle of tribal self-determination and will work to fully enable tribal self-governance.

The Nation's First Americans are going to have a place at the table under President Obama's Administration.

It is going to be very important that that whole agenda is one that is fully shared by our Native American communities.

I understand very much what happens with lawlessness in reservations.

I will also seek to resolve the unending litigation about the management of these lands and assets.

We can help change the world.

The 49-step process that you allude to is, I think, absolutely abysmal. It is something that needs to be fixed.

I believe the economic stimulus package... there will be a significant infusion into Indian Country.

We will try in the months ahead to see whether we can bring that litigation to conclusion.

Methamphetamine is the scourge of the Indian reservations across the entire Country.

One in three Native American women will experience sexual assault in her lifetime. This is an atrocity.

I am committed to restoring the integrity of the government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes.

Establishing a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) is something that I've been working on my entire career in public service.

An RES is important for so many reasons. As demand for energy continues to grow in this country, we need to make sure that we continue to have affordable and reliable supplies.

The best way to decrease our vulnerability and dependence on foreign energy sources is to diversify our energy portfolio.

I think that the votes are present in the Senate to pass a renewable electricity standard.