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.
Maria Cantwell
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Maria Ellen Cantwell is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been actively involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on technology, environmental issues, and healthcare. Throughout her tenure, Cantwell has worked on policies aimed at promoting clean energy and protecting the environment, as well as advocating for affordable healthcare access for all Americans.
Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.
Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.
Senator Mullin and I have introduced the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement, a self-determination contract for Federal law enforcement officers.
I almost feel like Indian Country is being targeted, that people know that you don't have the law enforcement.
I ask unanimous consent that the vote occur immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Burrows nomination?
But if we start with the highest level possible, that the United States of America declares this a national emergency, I believe that we can overcome a lot of the barriers that we are facing.
When I visited Lummi Nation in October of last year, fentanyl was already taking its toll.
But if we start with the highest level possible, that the United States of America declares this a national emergency, I believe that we can overcome a lot of the barriers that we are facing.
We tried to partner with the FBI. But that was even, I am not saying kludgey, but there are issues of how you all coordinate.
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.
We should have access to recovery be as easy as access to the drug, and at this point, it is not.
Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.
When I visited Lummi Nation in October of last year, fentanyl was already taking its toll.
Senator Mullin and I have introduced the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement, a self-determination contract for Federal law enforcement officers.
I almost feel like Indian Country is being targeted, that people know that you don't have the law enforcement.
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