Deb Haaland actually said...

"The Violence Against Women Act was passed in the House in April of this year, and it has yet to see the light of day on the Senate side."

"The U.S. Government has a trust responsibility to Indian tribes."

"It is imperative that we continue to work in partnership and create safe communities and arrest the trend of issues plaguing our Native communities."

"Senator Udall, who has been a great lead on this issue in New Mexico, cited 'poor coordination, limited data, and insufficient resources' as barriers to solving these cases during that hearing."