But there also is an opportunity for everybody to recognize that some benefits cannot be monetized.

I come to the floor today after spending the last 7 weeks traveling the beautiful State of North Dakota and working with communities on issues that matter the most to them, whether it is agriculture, opioid abuse--any number of issues…

From my experience, one of the best outlets is working with a local community banker who lives in the community.

But entrepreneurship, it seems to me that if we are going to grow tribal America, we have to start at home.

The concerns that I have are that every agency seems to have a program.

USDA has been almost more significant of a partner in economic development than any other Federal agency.

I think that the more we can work with community banks to create programs that give them the certainty, the better we are going to be in terms of providing capital.

I really applaud both the Chairman and the Vice Chairman for introducing bills that look toward entrepreneurship.

I have been preaching to the rest of the world about the great success that you had addressing trauma.

I would also like to thank you for drafting and advocating for S. 246, 'The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children.'

I don't think that I would be nearly as informed without your assistance, without your persistence.

I urge Congress to appropriate funds to create an institute that would provide on-going assistance to tribes.