Tom Udall actually said...

Do you see one of the things that happens with young people your age, if they learn Cherokee fluently, they feel more motivated to succeed, ...

Native language revitalization has been a long-time priority for me, and I appreciate the Committee highlighting this issue.

And you specifically highlight the importance of funding to support growth of local leadership, staffing, facilities, materials, mentorships...

what the Cherokee Nation has done, is a really impressive move forward in terms of Native languages.