Maria Cantwell actually said...

"I look very much forward to working with Senator Tester, and as a member of this Committee I plan to continue to be active."

"This pilot project will allow a few tribes on an accelerated basis to begin exercising tribal jurisdiction over certain domestic violence crimes on reservations."

"I would also recognize the amazing work that tribes are already doing to reduce crime and making their communities safer."

"While VAWA was a step forward for all of the tribes in Indian Country, there is still a lot more work to be done to bring in parity."