Mark Begich: “The last question I have, and I want to thank the chief for being here.”

How we approach this mental health system for the VA cannot be in isolation of the mental health system of this country.

We have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.

We specifically extend our appreciation to Senator Murkowski and Senator Begich for their support and efforts to repeal the Alaska exception of the Violence Against Women Act.

All we want to do is fix it for Alaska Native people. That is all.