Thank you, Chairman Schatz, you and Vice Chair Murkowski, for holding this very, very important hearing today to hear directly from Indian Country how they are fighting this battle, and how they need a better Federal partner.
Cantwell emphasizes the importance of the hearing and the need for federal support for Indian Country.
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