Mary Peltola actually said...

"It's also a project that is of life-and-death importance to my constituents in Alaska."

"I appreciate the fact that our first Native Alaskan Congresswoman is moving this bill forward, a mere three decades later."

"H.R. 4524 will fix this issue by classifying tribal law enforcement officers as Federal law enforcement officers for the purpose of Federal benefits and pensions."

"Today, I am thrilled that we are discussing how to write a wrong that has lingered for over half a century."