I would just ask this of the gentleman from Washington. If it is true that his heart is so concerned about the plight of our Native Americans, then why did he not offer his amendment in committee when it would not be used as an effort to cut off the effort of the gentlewoman? And why did he then vote for a bill which cut Indian health services by over $500 million?
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