It is crucial that we listen to the voices of Native communities.

I have been working to advance the SURVIVE Act, which would set aside 5 percent of the Crime Victims Fund to be allocated directly to tribes.

Madam President, I join my colleagues today to speak regarding the rising crime rate in our country. Crimes, specifically violent crimes, are exploding at troubling rates nationwide. Crimes are at a 25-year high across the country…

I am glad you said that. That is one of the things we are trying to get, more flexibility in wages and incentives to recruit.

I am co-sponsoring with Senator Cortez Masto the Bridging Agency and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act.

It is crucial that we listen to the voices of Native communities.

I am co-sponsoring with Senator Cortez Masto the Bridging Agency and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act.

There is incredible diversity among the 700-plus reservations across the United States.

I have been working to advance the SURVIVE Act, which would set aside 5 percent of the Crime Victims Fund to be allocated directly to tribes.

I am glad you said that. That is one of the things we are trying to get, more flexibility in wages and incentives to recruit.

Yes, and you hit the nail on the head. That is really important.

My concern with user fees, again, are farmers and ranchers being able to access the markets on a cost-effective basis.

It is my opinion that that should not be a large federally funded government program, but instead USDA can play a role in setting parameters.

It is my opinion that that should not be a large federally funded government program, but instead USDA can play a role in setting parameters.

Yes, and you hit the nail on the head. That is really important.

My concern with user fees, again, are farmers and ranchers being able to access the markets on a cost-effective basis.

This is the fantastic push and pull that exists here.

I am glad to hear you say that. Thank you so much.