"Last week the Acting Director of IHS was out in Great Falls, Montana. Great Falls is home, in fact, to our newest federally recognized tribe in the Nation, and that is the Little Shell Tribe."
"I hope that other tribes are treated with the respect they deserve, as IHS continues to visit tribes throughout Indian Country."
"I appreciate your listening to their voice as you prioritize where these investments should be made."
"It is unacceptable, and the Little Shell have fought for recognition for far too long to simply be an afterthought for IHS."
"I fought alongside the people of the Little Shell Tribe for years to achieve Federal recognition and establish this very important government-to-government relationship."
"I was very pleased to see the one millionth vaccine distributed in Indian Country last week."
"I truly believe we are here to serve and not to be served."
"There is no shortage of places for the IRS to put its resources."
"We absolutely need legislation."
"We should be mining more here in the U.S. instead of depending on foreign countries that have less stringent standards."
"In bringing nuclear energy to Montana, it would help create more high-paying jobs."