The fact of the matter is, we all must be asking more of ourselves--the Tribes, the State, and the Federal Government.

It has really helped to have the participant of the marshals, too, and just having an extra presence.

I don't have a question, but I want to share an article, a CNN report from February 6th.

It is important to ask what I think Tamra would consider pretty basic questions, not really about the report.

That is not acceptable in our Country. And I know it is not acceptable to you.

It now needs to be extended to Alaska Native Nations.

We see constantly the description of the failures coming from the reservations in the lower 48.

I think this can happen. I am really optimistic about it.

I would like to thank Chairman Cantwell and Vice Chairman Barrasso for the scheduling this hearing on the Indian Law and Order Commission Report.

I'm very concerned about the lack of process and transparency surrounding recent efforts to raise the minimum wage.

I obviously absolutely support the policy that our tribal court protective orders over our members or non-members in relationship with tribal members are honored.

We need to ensure that as we are working with other nations as it relates to our fisheries that we have some common framework.

Clearly, we must take action to prevent further harm to U.S. fishermen and fishing-dependent coastal communities.

Taking the time to address these fisheries treaties is critically important, particularly the effects of IUU fishing and activities on U.S. interests.

I think it is critically important that as we look to protect the strength of our fisheries, the strength of our oceans, that we understand that our oceans know no boundaries.

Alaska's fisheries are the most abundant and sustainably managed in the Nation and we are quite proud of that.

The situation in the lower 48 is vastly better than it is in Alaska.

Weather permitting. And oftentimes, weather is not permitting.

The National Forests were established for two reasons at the turn of the 20th Century; watershed protection and timber production.

There will be opposition to this approach just as there will be opposition to S.1784 and S. 1966.

I think it's a mistake for Congress to basically seed its authority to determine what's in the public interest to folks in the administration and agencies that are not elected.

I think it is fair to say that, with respect to the O&C Lands Act of 2013, we Oregonians feel these lands are truly unique both in their legal status and their history.

It is time for Congress to enforce this policy and promise by making the necessary management changes in Alaska.

It's critical that we get the timber harvest up on our national forests.

If this is going to be precedent, it would be helpful to know that there is a set of criteria that doesn't allow for such discretion, again to an unelected official.