So I just want to make sure you are saying he has never been to Spirit Lake.

I very much appreciate it throughout our relationship. And I think building trust is an important part of all of this.

What are the standards for becoming a foster parent?

I have got to be honest. What you just said or read sounds--it leads to suspicion by me that there is some reason that you didn't want him, the person who investigated for well over a year and has the most intimate knowledge of it.

I certainly want to. Whatever way, if it requires redacting information, that is fine.

Having been through it myself to be a licensed foster home, I can tell you it is--the scrutiny is almost uncomfortable, but it is very important.

when there is an issue of danger, especially--and I agree with the Chairman on this--especially with regard to children, very little else matters, but the safety of that child, quite honestly.

We have asked her to come out of retirement to help us investigate these cases.

there is a clumsiness. We had a hearing last week in this committee, or on the Natural Resources--on the Energy Committee on sovereignty issues, where I have introduced a bill to try and further codify sovereignty with regard to handling…

our Constitution recognizes and acknowledges the sovereignty of tribes, and Congress is the trustee.

I commend the Chairman for his forward-thinking. But I would respectfully observe that we cannot forget the recent past. There must be justice served on those who harmed or posed a threat to children.