"Tribal sovereignty must be respected in all federal legislation."
"MAZON also supports Senator Murkowski's Improving ARCTIC Act and the host of provisions that address food security for Alaska Natives."
"I really appreciate that we are here today to talk about the Native priorities within the 2023 Farm Bill."
"I would like to extend sincerest gratitude to Senator Schatz and Senator Murkowski for the opportunity to testify today."
"It was a really offensive statement by probably somebody who was not very well informed."
"This is not that scary; it can be done."
"I want to thank Senator Rounds for bringing this and I want to thank you for your sharing your family's story."
"I would like to commend both tribes for their leadership in restoring this land to tribal ownership and signing a covenant to forever protect the land as a sacred site and memorial to the victims and ..."
"I believe that we have a responsibility to ensure that the voices of Native Americans are heard."
"It is time for Congress to step up, place this land in restricted fee status and effectuate this covenant."
"I do want to be clear, though, this legislation in no way absolves the Federal Government of its actions in one of the deadliest Indian massacres in our Nation's history."