Maria Cantwell actually said...

"We are trying very hard on this Committee to find ways to improve law enforcement, to begin to push this Congress, push the Presidents to meet our trust responsibility and meet our obligations."

"we are pleased that the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009 we believe contains thoughtful provisions that address some of these issues."

"The fact is, over decades, many decades, the Federal Government has not met those promises and not kept its trust responsibility."

"We passed an adaptation bill out of this Committee last year, and I hope that we can do so again this year."