One is, either you are sovereign or you are not. You can either make your decisions or you cannot.

We should never stand idly by while the sovereignty of Native Americans is threatened.

I think we have either said to these treaties that we have had with the nations, the Native American Nations--that you are a sovereign piece of property or you are not.

I used the WIC program for years as an OB/GYN doctor. It worked. WIC works; and when you put healthy food out there for people to eat.

This action was met with significant opposition from the Native American community and considered by many to be an attack on tribal sovereignty.

I myself expressed concern with the Board's policy and its flawed interpretation of the law.

we should be looking at this massive program if we could get the data, because I can tell you, when I go into Harris Teeter, which I have an apartment there, they know exactly what I am buying.

Upholding Native American rights of self-determination has long been a priority.

I talked to one of our school directors in rural Appalachia where I live, 14,000 students, 67 percent free and reduced lunch. He says the kids are not eating, many of them are throwing the food away, kids are leaving there hungry.

But that seems basic to doing your job to me. I mean, to hold someone accountable for their job, I mean, that is not rocket science.

There are 24 people that need a job in El Paso, Texas and there is money there to fund it. So why aren't those positions filled?

That may be stressful and I am very sorry for that family, but it is very stressful on the other end.