Maria Cantwell actually said...

"The situation facing the Hoh Tribe is dangerous and desperate, so it is important that we move as fast as we can on this bill."

"These native peoples deserve to live in a place where sandbags aren't the norm, and it is our trust responsibility to take action."

"I, too, want to thank you for holding this important hearing, in particular having Senate bill 443 on the docket today."

"I look forward to working with you to schedule a quick markup for this legislation, so we can help this group of people that we have a responsibility to help."