I just have to say wow. After listening to that, I would think that we do not have a problem within the IHS system.

the situation is absolutely unacceptable, intolerable, and we need to have a clear and specific plan as to how to address it.

Let us separate it from the funding needs. But do you think that it is reasonable that Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations should essentially be required to donate the use of their space to operate healthcare programs that are a Federal…

The discussion about the State fire assistance, that is also an area that I would certainly have concerns with.

I think you have clearly heard that just about every Member who has been here this morning has raised this issue.

If we want to reform our healthcare delivery, reduce costs, increase satisfaction amongst patients and providers, look no further than the Nuka model.

I often come to the floor of the U.S. Senate to discuss issues of the Arctic. Since the United States is an Arctic nation, it seems that it is only appropriate to give updates when there have been items and events that are noteworthy in…

Since 1977, Congress has appropriated and the U.S. Treasury has distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) on Federal lands nationwide.

We do not have border patrol. We do not have any security along that entire U.S. coast that is called Alaska, some 33,000 miles of coastline that we have got up there.

This letter is to state our support for full funding of the PILT program in the Federal fiscal year 2018 budget.

Do you plan to approve additional H2B visa processing this year so Alaskan fish processors can effectively operate this summer?

We need to have a vision for how we are going to respond as an arctic nation with the infrastructure that we need.

We want to make sure that every American who wants a job has it and I would welcome anyone in this room to come up.

These are things that have come about as part of the Arctic Council discussions, but I think it is going to require a review in an area that we just have not been focused on at all.

One Polar icebreaker does not constitute a fleet here. So we have some work to do.

I appreciate that. I think the engagement will be appreciated, but also the transparency with these community conversations and the fact that they will be ongoing.

And you would agree that there are clearly advantages to be had by block-buying icebreakers as opposed to buying each vessel individually.

this week, our Nation observes National Police Week. This year, during National Police Week, we pay tribute to 143 officers who died in the line of duty during 2016--among them, Sergeant Allen David Brandt of the Fairbanks Police…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Strange). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I have come to the floor this afternoon to speak on the Omnibus appropriations bill that is now before the Senate. We will have an opportunity to vote on that very shortly here. I would like to take a few moments to explain why I intend to…

I ask unanimous consent that if the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 244 is agreed to, the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 53, an enrollment correction to H.R. 244, that the…

public/private communication on those threats is critical.

in effect a HEMP attack is an event that would be an act of war or terrorism, and in fact, is the responsibility of the Federal Government to prevent, as a matter of national security.

One of these days, you are just going to introduce me as that Senator that always talks about the Arctic.

It certainly makes me feel that we are not as prepared as we would like to be.