Al Franken

There just seems to be a lack of transparency in the Bureau of Indian Affairs on that.

One of the schools that I am talking about that needs to be replaced at Leech Lake has like waterfalls in it because of the plumbing doesn't work.

today I want to talk about jobs. Lately it seems that everyone says they want to talk about jobs and that we will get around to tackling jobs next week or the week after. I would like to kick off the discussion today, right now, and follow…

I look forward to hearing your testimony and hope that we can confirm you promptly so you can start the important work of administering justice.

I would like to thank Senator Klobuchar and the Chair.

The experience and talent of today's nominees is extraordinary.

But this guy was on the bigger list.

But what is the harm?

It is evidently not treated. Is that right, Mr. Heyman?

Moreover, if confirmed, Brian Jackson would be only the second African-American judge to serve on the District Court in the Middle District of Louisiana.

What I am interested in is that for Indians to receive money in the settlement, I guess they would have to know about the settlement and whether they are entitled to it.

I am proud to be a Senator on this day, and I am proud to be a Senator from Minnesota.

Thank you so much for chairing this important hearing and calling it and for your leadership.

I do not think that is consistent with Article 9, Section 4 of that treaty, the requirement that anyone detained be afforded access to a court to challenge his or her detention.

my first cosponsorship in this body was of the Employment Free Choice Act, and I was heartened that the Leadership Conference views passage of EFCA as necessary for fulfillment of our obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human…

The truth is, I think, that this is one of those issues in Congress where we all can agree on the big picture. Rape is a heinous crime, and we need to provide our law enforcement agencies with everything they need to prevent it and bring…

Jurisdictions that have implemented a 'test all kits' policy have seen them climb to up to 70 percent.

Last month, I introduced a bill, joined by my colleagues Senator Grassley and Senator Hatch and Senator Feinstein, that would create financial incentives for jurisdictions to process their rape kit backlogs and make sure that processing…

These are people who come and say they are seeking asylum. They are not criminals.

I also appreciate all you gentlemen being here today.

It is obvious that Congress has to act and we will do so in the best interest of the Utah Navajo.

I'm wondering to what extent--there are a lot of securities that were given AAA ratings that turned out to be complete disasters.

It is troubling to see persistent problems and disputes in the management of tribal funds and lands, and this hearing is just one step.

I urge you to support Senator Franken's amendment to remove the restrictive language and allow the option of dental therapists to improve dental care in Indian Country.

Thank you, Senator Murkowski, for talking about the DHAT Program in Alaska and a lot of the successes of it.