"From an economic development point of view, what can tribes do to become more economically diverse?"
"I am pleased that this Committee is elevating the issue of economic success in Indian Country."
"This is a very important conversation."
"I think what's important--part of that mission said that the Federal government probably ought to have is how do you start eliminating those programs that make sense to eliminate--to wean that depende..."
"It's a very difficult process to launch a business in America."
"There's still a lot of work to be done to ensure Native American children grow up with the same opportunities as every American child."
"Good evening, everyone. I'd like to call to order this field hearing of this Senate Indian of Affairs Committee."
"What can the Federal government do away with to help tribes in their economic development?"
"Let me just throw one thing in there as well."
"Best time to be able to negotiate this, in a time of drought or a time of plenty?"
"If the tribes don't work together, if they are not trying to work out their differences... then you have a really fractured situation."