We don't have any problem with this amendment. This is kind of new territory in our bill, but I appreciate the gentleman from Arizona's work on this and his interest in providing quality education for our Native American brothers and sisters all across this country. It's a deep concern that I share also, and I look forward to working with him to make sure that this does what is intended and that it provides what is necessary for our Indian population so that they have the advantages that all of us have. I thank the gentleman for offering the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentleman from Washington wish to continue to reserve his point of order?
Alan Simpson: “We don't have any problem with this amendment. This is kind of new territory in our bill, but I appreciate the gentleman…”
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