Raul Ruiz: “This is a clear example, as Representative Paul Cook said, of two neighboring districts from different parties coming…”

“This is a clear example, as Representative Paul Cook said, of two neighboring districts from different parties coming together for the benefit of economic development, for the betterment of our tribes, and for the betterment of our counties. At this point, Mr. Speaker, I again want to thank my colleague, Representative Paul Cook, for his support of this legislation, as well as to thank Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Grijalva for their work to bring this non-controversial bill to the floor before the end of the summer. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Torres), my friend and colleague, who also sits on the Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee. {time} 1700”