Heidi Heitkamp actually said...

"Despite all of that, these kids have been left behind. The fact is, it is a national disgrace."

"I have spent a lot of time in Indian Country in my time in public life in North Dakota."

"We must hold professionals accountable when they are not following existing law."

"We respectfully request that the procedures used to implement the legislation not be duplicative, costly nor a source of frustration to possible foster parents or caregivers."