We have a responsibility to support the sovereignty of tribal nations.

This is not that scary; it can be done.

I really appreciate that we are here today to talk about the Native priorities within the 2023 Farm Bill.

Tribal sovereignty must be respected in all federal legislation.

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.

MAZON also supports Senator Murkowski's Improving ARCTIC Act and the host of provisions that address food security for Alaska Natives.

But we know we need to do so much more here. Hunger and poverty in Indian Country are significant reasons why the Farm Bill matters.

I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the importance of this legislation.

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 survivors of the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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.

I want to thank Senator Rounds for bringing this and I want to thank you for your sharing your family's story.

I want to thank Senator Rounds for bringing this and I want to thank you for your sharing your family's story.

I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the importance of this legislation.

It is time for Congress to step up, place this land in restricted fee status and effectuate this covenant.

It is time for Congress to step up, place this land in restricted fee status and effectuate this covenant.

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 survivors of the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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.

I believe that we have a responsibility to ensure that the voices of Native Americans are heard.

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.

I want to thank Senator Rounds for bringing this and I want to thank you for your sharing your family's story.

It is time for Congress to step up, place this land in restricted fee status and effectuate this covenant.

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 survivors of the Wounded Knee Massacre.

Just recognizing that things around here don't necessarily move very quickly, it seems to me that if there were identified areas or maps that we are talking about, the process moves forward a little bit more quickly, rather than, it seems…

I think we have recognized that when we are talking about any of these water projects, we have seen costs escalate considerably due to inflation.