what you will find with these issues is that they are bipartisan. Fish know no boundaries of political persuasion. They look at what is important to them. We like to catch them and eat them. So it does not matter where they come from…

I want to talk with you at some point and see if we can get some of that very specific language.

I appreciate this is something to look for as we move to mark up.

Native American kids have been left behind. I think Senator Heitkamp and all of you around the table feel the same way. It is time to stop leaving them behind and have them become a part of the American dream as well.

this is about creating justice and a better system for Alaska Native people.

We need those amendments, the tribal courts need that concurrent jurisdiction and authority.

Part of that is critical to ensure that Section 910 is repealed?

I wasn't going to ask questions. I am always impressed and motivated and inspired when you come and speak, especially around American Indian and Alaska Native issues when it comes to youth.

it is time for Congress to amend the 477 Act, to make this landmark legislation permanent

I want to thank you. My sister is a foster parent and I know what that is like.

If you just have those agreements, I don't want to put words in your mouth, but want to make sure I am hearing you right.

the State has not been very supportive of tribes in Alaska.

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It becomes a challenge.

You cannot dictate it to them.

the public school system is an incredible opportunity for all of us

What do you think in the Superior Court--looking from the outside into it, is probably one of the bigger challenges that the Superior Court has right now?

I can tell you, in my job, I can give you a list.

The judge has the ability to change the order in which evidence comes in to make it fit what is actually happening in real life.

I say it is my last question, but I think it is, and I will ask probably both of you this same question.

Let me ask you my final question, which kind of plays off that a little bit, and that is: as you are part of the judicial system, you will have rotations through calendars and so forth. What are you looking forward to? What are you not…

Thank you very much for everything you guys are doing.

But I want to make sure that, one way or another, it may be a very short letter, it may be a very long letter, but there will be a response to the correspondence they sent in to you the beginning of January regarding the EIS.

I have a bill which I think in a week along with other bills, we will be doing a hearing on.