I think it is clear that prevention is the least costly and the most effective way to address new invasive species.

I think that is a problem, because that number is unreliable.

Having this kind of communication support into the future is absolutely essential.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Did you find some of the same barriers at the State level that Mr. Enjady referred to?

I think one of the most critical things that can come out of this hearing is an understanding that we are frustrated by the lack of data.

This will create economic hardship and a lack of economic development for generations to come if we don't fix this problem.

wireless might be the way, that is true, it could be the way, but obviously we have to build fiber optic networks

It is up to this body to step in after this kind of up and down litigation.

I think we need a second look and an independent look.

What is your recommendation on how to create these partnerships to get the larger companies to come in to get the public-private partnerships?

we need more of these partnerships with entrepreneurs like yourself and with companies that are willing to go on the reservation.

If they were doing that, we would not get complaints.

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