Byron Dorgan: “I do want to say, as well, as we start this hearing, that I had intended and wished to have representatives of the…”

It is a travesty! Further, it is a problem that will continue to have negative impacts for generations to come.

What you and members of this Committee can do and will do by putting the spotlight on this spot will save lives.

I just want to say that I am concerned about the court's decision in Carcieri and the impact it may have on those tribes that were recognized after 1934.

Although histories, cultures, and languages may be diverse, one theme was always consistent--the challenges of accessing healthcare and life-saving services.