Political Quotes

“I rise today to speak on the Tribal Law and Order Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2016. Senator McCain and I are introducing this important piece of legislation to enhance public safety efforts in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. I want to thank Senator McCain for his leadership, as a former Chairman and a current Member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, on this issue. He has been a staunch advocate for safe Indian communities, particularly for the children. This bill would build on the improvements made by the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 passed by Congress to address the unconscionably high crime rates in these communities. The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 was intended to be a first step in the right direction in improving the effectiveness of criminal justice systems in Indian Country. The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 was based on five fundamental principles: to increase the Federal response and accountability; encourage greater cooperation between tribal, Federal, and State law enforcement; provide tribal justice officials with additional tools to combat crime; improve Federal programs to strengthen tribal justice systems; and improve data collection and information sharing relating to Indian Country crime. Since that time, numerous reports have been issued by the Departments of the Interior, Justice, and Health and Human Services as required by the act.…”