Maria Cantwell actually said...

"So having the ability to use whatever available land on your reservation for your own tribal economic sustainability is critical?"

"By transferring this land to the Tribe and taking land the Tribe already owns into trust, the Tribe will be able to move out of danger."

"Our bill was introduced by Maria Cantwell."

"I know that you mentioned in your written testimony that you expressed your condolences to the people of North Dakota on the Red River who have basically faced this same challenge you are facing."