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These are not just any jobs. These are well-paying jobs that keep a lot of people employed.

I want to say to all of you that I am so honored to be here to speak before this Committee.

We owe each other our respect as long as our character merits respect.

I have to recognize that it has been this body, this Senate Committee, very important Committee on Indian Affairs that has been helping us.