The problem is that not every idea that emerges is going to deserve implementation, so we need to be careful to filter the good from the bad.

there needs to be the stakeholder input. There needs to be that consultation that clearly did not take place.

I'm not convinced that the order is legally valid or good public policies.

In addition to the concern over lack of consultation, whether it's by tribes or others, it seems to me that we're dealing with a lot of concerns that have come about because of the details.

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It really is somewhat surprising to recognize that we don't already have something like a QER in place.

Does that get you into the situation, though, where--and this is actually a point that was raised in a New York Times article recently, that DOE is essentially doing what the rest of the market has been doing in recent years, shifting from…

I have long believed that our nation needs to develop an energy policy that is lasting, something that can endure.

It sounds like, while both of you support the direction of a QER, you are both urging caution and making sure that we take the time to do this right.

I have also long advocated that the government should not pick winners and losers when it comes to new technologies.

If it's lower-risk, shorter-term, isn't that an area where you would see the private sector more willing to step in then, because of that lower risk?

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I expressed my concerns about that.

there is a lot of discussion, of course, about jobs in this country--where they are, and what we can do to help incent them. I had the opportunity while I was in my State last week to host three different townhalls that focused on the…

I have great respect for Governor Parnell. He has shown a deep commitment to addressing alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assaults in Alaska.

Well, I appreciate the engagement. I think it is going to be important.

I have been hearing some good things about DOJ's implementation of the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Program.

We appreciate Senator Begich and Chairman Akaka and Senator Murkowski and this Committee that you are willing to roll up your sleeves to help us put into place locally controlled, culturally relevant practices to help reduce serious social…

the concern that you have with current law, is that Tribes are precluded from prosecuting non-Indian offenders in the criminal cases.

we cannot leave our villages behind. We cannot leave our communities in fear.

Complicated jurisdictional issues should really not get in the way of providing basic, needed, and common sense solutions in the villages.

It would allow the Tribal courts to issue an order of protection and enforce an order of protection.

I applaud you for your initiative there.

I look forward to that. Thank you.

I first want to thank you not only for making the long haul back here, but for your testimony and for your commitment to work with us to address the issues that have been discussed here today.