Catherine Cortez Masto actually said...

"What role does the department have to protect the rights of tribes to stop the illegal export of culturally important artifacts?"

"It makes it very specific and gives you the tools you need to continue to help support and protect those artifacts."

"Is the role to help stop the illegal export of culturally important artifacts?"

"this legislation is very specific about elevating these artifacts. It is consistent and not redundant with the law."