John Barrasso actually said...

"This budget represents the Administration's policies with respect to funding for important programs for tribes and their members."

"I have raised with you the matter of including morbidity and mortality rates in the distribution formula for Contract Health Services."

"I have raised the issue of these backlogs with your predecessor, Assistant Secretary Larry Echo Hawk, and former Secretary Salazar."

"I think you are exactly right and I welcome the opportunity to work together to delve into this further."