"Do you think that is fair to the agents? Do you think that is fair to the cases that go unattended because they are overworked?"
"The intent of that legislation is to begin the dialogue."
"Unfortunate. And it makes us all question the real commitment to this issue, and that is tragic."
"That doesn't sound like a great deal of collaboration and communication and cooperation, does it?"
"This bill would right that wrong."
"the primary responsibility of any sovereign is to provide for the safety of its people."
"The time has long passed since we have taken up this issue."
"We need to work together to address the challenges facing our tribes."
"I find some regret that you have to come here, given the fact that you are all sovereign and that you have the ability to run your own business."
"If we cannot protect people, we are not doing our job."
"We can't keep doing what we are doing and getting a better result. It is just not going to work."