Catherine Cortez Masto actually said...

"I strongly believe that Congress must not only reauthorize VAWA, but strengthen it to ensure that tribes can effectively prosecute crimes against women, children, and law enforcement in Indian Country..."

"Right now, what happens if a tribal officer is responding to a domestic violence call, and the non-Indian suspect attacks the officer?"

"Tribal governments are American governments, too, and that as such, they are no less worthy of our trust, respect and dignity."

"To me, that is just unacceptable that children are falling through the cracks of laws meant to combat violence in Indian Country."