the First Americans should not have second class health care or second class education or second class housing.
We know the issues out there, we know how to address them and deal with them if we commit the resources and our time and our dedication.
I have used the word shameful, that in three of the last four years, I believe, we have not even had an Assistant Secretary of Indian Affair...
We have made promises, we have signed the line in treaty agreements, and we have trust responsibilities.
I also want to thank Senators Dorgan and Bennett who've been at the forefront, working hard to expand an enhanced loan guarantees.
I applaud your strong, bipartisan leadership along with that of Senator Murkowski in identifying the need for systemic change.
I was honored to vote affirmatively on the confirmation of Senator Salazar. I think he is going to be a great Secretary of the Interior.
If it snowed 23 days in one month in December would that predict anything about an extraordinary snowfall in the following spring?
Will that have to be rebuilt?
The fact is, we have the only lake flooding in the United States that has been pretty devastating to a region.
Hopefully, in 4 or 5 months, we can have an informal visit and believe that we got through all of this.