Time will tell whether the structural reforms and the global settlement will reduce such outrageous violations in the future.

By far, the issue of greatest concern to them is health care.

I strongly support efforts to enhance core sciences through investments in capacity, education, and basic research.

Unfortunately, years of inadequate funding for VA health care have pushed the system to the brink of crisis.

Your commitment to caring for our nation's veterans and your leadership on this Subcommittee is greatly appreciated by me and the veterans of South Dakota.

I applaud Senators Bond and Mikulski for their leadership on behalf of NSF and our scientific community.

I believe it is essential that we send a clear signal of our commitment to care for our military personnel both on active duty and as veterans.

I think that is a wonderful new development, of people banding together to promote entrepreneurship and business development.

I applaud the development of a chamber of commerce at Pine Ridge.

Tribes should be afforded a thorough and meaningful consultation process when the Federal Government attempts to change the regulations.

It remains clear that Congress needs to further clarify the consultation process that is pivotal to the government-to-government relationship.

It remains clear that Congress needs to further clarify the consultation process that is pivotal to the government-to-government relationship...