Paul Cook: “Access to natural resources can be a lifeline to prosperity and opportunity for Native communities.”

The Department of Justice has emphasized making law enforcement in Indian Country a priority because American Indians are victims of violent crimes at rates higher than the general population.

I am pleased that the Department of the Interior has included in its budget proposal a new initiative to combat crime, specifically against Native American women in Indian Country.

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

Yes, we have already been pretty public in stating that, for offshore drilling, we believe very firmly the moratorium should be in place.