Mariah, just to follow up on what Senator Dorgan asked about, you were saying what allowed you to do better was being surrounded by other native students.

These children deserve more.

I am concerned that this responsibility is not being met.

That is really unacceptable. If you have made the conclusion that this person is not a good leader in one school, what makes you think they are going to be a good leader in another?

I don't think there is any doubt in terms of how we answer that question. It has left Native American students behind.

I agree with Chairman Dorgan that if you really put your mind to it, you are going to get everything done that you want to do in your dreams.

This is the first hearing and the opening hearing to lead us to work on this education issue in a more focused way.

American Indian youth have to endure unacceptable disparities in services and outcomes.

Tribal education is crucial to sustain the culture and traditions of our Native peoples.

We are very, very close to getting done, hopefully in a matter of days in the Senate, the Tribal Law Enforcement Act that we have introduced.

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