Mr. Chair, this is something a little different. Because this is my first committee appearance as national chief, I'm going to ask for a couple of extra minutes of your time.
I know the Creator gives us life today—all of us—so we can live and breathe. He is the one who provides us with clean drinking water and clean source water.
I know Chief Kennedy is on the line. Could I please ask Chief Kennedy to start us off in a good way and pray for this day and for all of us and our families? Thanksgiving is coming, and I'd like to ask her for that. I know this is an important issue, but I ask for your time as we stand and thank somebody above us who helped us be here today.