Paul Cook: “I don't think that the fiscal year 2016 budget provides the Marine Corps adequate resources to implement this vision.”

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

The purpose of today's hearing should not be about assigning blame to any one person or administration.

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

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.