Jon Tester actually said...

I think it provides a model of how Indian Country can really work with State and local governments.

I believe that, if federal agencies were more open to partnering with Indian tribes, the Tribal Self-Governance Act could be a great tool fo...

Self-governance is a positive thing, and it is undeniable that Indian Country has had some difficulty.

Basically, for the most part, tribes are subsidizing Federal functions.