Byron Dorgan: “I was able to get $2.5 billion in the Economic Recovery Act, with Senator Reid's help, specifically for Indian Country.”

This is not about politics; everyone on this dais knows that.

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

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.

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