Al Franken actually said...

Clearly, this model worked by intervening early and minimizing more damage, and clearly we have a problem as long as any suicide is occurrin...

We must learn from these tragedies. We must find models and fund programs that work to prevent suicide in Native communities.

On behalf of the Minnesota tribes, I want to thank the Chairman for his leadership in getting the Indian Health Improvement Act included in ...

The basic one is lack of funding to hire more officers, and the responsibility for providing that funding falls on the Federal Government.