Maria Cantwell actually said...

"I want to welcome our colleague, Senator Baucus, and thank him for being here today for such an important hearing about an issue very important to Montana."

"I am well aware of the importance of these settlement disputes with tribes and the positive impacts they can have."

"the ability of tribes to exercise jurisdiction over their lands and their resources."

"I certainly appreciate you coming before the Committee today to talk about this very important issue to the State of Montana."