Heidi Heitkamp actually said...

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

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

"This commission talks about the barriers, the obstacles, trying to evaluate explicitly what the elements are that we can put together that finally address the heart of this matter."

"I am out of time but I want to make the point that no one should be so discouraged that we are looking at safety in foster homes."