"Prepared statement on H.R. 2362"
"Addressing ways to grow and sustain economic development on tribal lands is an important goal that I continue to work with members of this Committee."
"Neither my legislation nor the HEARTH Act are attempts to get around environmental regulations and exploit the land."
"H.R. 2362 would capitalize on this affinity to strengthen the ties with a key ally and close friend and help struggling tribal economies at the same time."
"Progress for our most challenged population, Native Americans, is a good thing for our country and will have a positive impact for our image around the world."
"I encourage this Committee to favorably report both the Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Act and the HEARTH Act."
"I like this program, and I like it for a lot of reasons: first, because it has been bipartisan in a place and at a time when that has been hard to achieve."
"I think this really mitigates the need for hard power, when we can do things in a cooperative and a peaceful way."
"And I'm all for saying let's just not have any earmarks."
"This is actually one of the highlights of the year for me, Mr. Chairman, to have the opportunity to hear so many voices from Indian Country."
"In terms of law enforcement, I saw a little bit in your testimony, what is the size of your total budget and what are the sorts of things you need from the BIA."
"I am always amazed at the diversity of Indian Country, and I have learned more about fisheries from Mr. Dicks."