One of the things that we could do that would really, I think, make a difference is come up with a plan to wipe out those backlogs.

there is no social program as important as a good job that pays well.

I want to work with you to make sure that Native American youth benefit from these initiatives.

I hope that one of your top priorities is focusing on how that education is delivered in Indian Country.

At BIA, we need somebody who can work with tribal governments and tribal members with an attitude of respect.

the points that Senator McCain raised are not irrelevant points at all, and not just harbored by himself.

I personally am not very accommodating to that.

I applaud that effort. His goal is to have a large number of youth serving on public lands.

we almost need a Marshall Plan for dealing with these issues in Indian Country.

We are very lucky that Larry is so committed to this position because I can think of nobody who is better suited for it.

The crisis, Mr. Chairman, that you talked about is hitting New Mexico.

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