Political Quotes

“In this letter he notes that Gale Norton has in the past exhibited an understanding of the needs of Native Americans. She worked on one of the settlements when she was attorney general of Colorado that involved water and other issues relating to the Colorado Ute tribe. On other areas as well, President Begaye notes that she has an understanding of Indian issues which will make her a fine trustee. In all of these regards, it is clear that Gale Norton is well positioned to be a fine Secretary of Interior. I conclude with what I began--namely, she is the kind of person who is able to bring people together to work on solutions to problems that have been somewhat contentious. Because we are dealing with so many different needs and different groups of people with our western lands and resources, it is important to bring these groups together. She will do that and will make a strong Secretary of Interior.”