I will speak from my own experience with Tom – he is a man of true vision, both for the cause of civil rights and for the transformation of the organization that he now leads.

Tribal communities are facing great challenges, and have enormous opportunities. And while we at the Department of Justice have some resources that can help make your communities safer, we also know that it takes more than resources to fight and prevent crime. It takes all of us working together.

Listening to the complex needs of the communities, and recognizing their unique responses, is perhaps the most important thing we can do at the Department.