Mark Begich actually said...

"I hear from Alaska's Tribal leaders every day about the need for more resources to address suicide, substance abuse, and domestic violence."

"The bill, which is broadly supported by the Alaska Native community in my State, provides some of America's remote communities more tools to deal with their enormous challenges."

"You know, the idea is to create these opportunities for communities to resolve and deal with some of these incredible challenges in very remote areas in a State that doesn't have traditional Indian Co..."

"This bill will give communities the tools they have been asking for to bring stability and justice to their homes and villages."