I think, Mr. Chairman, if we're talking about jobs today and clearly we are talking about a lot of jobs that were created in 2009, then it's about getting the equity into the marketplace through the easiest turnkey process that we can…

I think those need to be the 2 mantras for this program.

I know we will be voting soon on these issues and moving forward on the small business legislation. That is what we are really here to do today, to pass legislation that is going to help Main Street. This is a bill that is long overdue. I…

It is essential Congress pass FAA reauthorization legislation this year.

I think that's what's most important here, is that we have a transparent process that members have a chance to vote on these issues.

We want access to our Nation's capital and we don't want to be disadvantaged just because we are regionally in a different part of the country.

I remain committed to working with you to try to get this bill done.

The notion of slot conversion is like saying only people who have hosted a Super Bowl party before can now host the new Super Bowl location.

I appreciate that very much.

I truly hope we are on the precipice of passing this legislation because it is so critical for job creation in America. I know my colleagues have gone over these numbers, but to be specific about it again one more time, because this is…

We consulted for a couple of years all around the country: What are the needs, what should we do, how do we address this.

I want to commend you two on your efforts this past year for fighting the good fight for Indian people.

The trust issue, land into trust issue becomes a very important part of one partner in the community.

It is the single biggest investment that has ever been made at one time on Indian reservations in America.

I don't think that there has been a more effective or efficient chairman in the passage of Indian legislation in the last 30 years.

I think that just shows the diversity that exists within Indian Country.

We have to fix this because we're going to have a lot of land that is in trust that's now in question.

This critical new law will give us the ability to address violence on Indian reservations.

Senator Murray has been working on protecting our natural resources and salmon recovery.

We got them to include $2.5 billion, $2.5 billion dedicated to Indian reservations to build and construct and create jobs.

I'm particularly interested in your thoughts on economic development.

I think it's your bill, Senator Dorgan.

And while you say you don't know a lot about fish, you do know that health care is important and that's why you pushed so hard to get this legislation passed, so it is truly, truly, truly historic.

Thank you for continuing to pay attention to these important issues, and we certainly believe in the Northwest that we have very creative ideas as it relates to the economic success of Indian country.

Thank you for your constant support of Washington state and in particular the sovereign nations within Washington State.