Paul Cook: “Each of these events will test the state of democratic institutions, freedom and rule of law in the region.”

American Indians are victims of violent crimes at rates higher than the general population.

I cannot support legislation that will make it harder for families in my district to heat their homes, put food on their table, and further financially burden the middle class.

My hope is that we can understand the root causes, if we can get there, of these persistent challenges.

In April, the House of Representatives passed the Violence Against Women Act, which included many key provisions to protect Native American women.