John Hoeven actually said...

"It is critical that we support the sovereignty of tribal nations."

"It strikes me that those two bills show the incredible diversity we have in Indian Country, right?"

"are you willing to come out and visit rural areas like areas in my State to get a firsthand knowledge of what the situation is there and listen to the people?"

"Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Udall and members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to testify today."