"I worked with Senator Carper and others to enact the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Modernization Act."
"I do not think at that time the government really recognized the cost associated with a current program."
"Tribes have never been opposed to contributing to the well-being of the Country or doing their fair share."
"Statement of Senator Akaka"
"Today we are holding a hearing on taxation of Tribal governments and individual Tribal members."
"Given its success, there is also strong support for the NACA program in Congress."
"Federal Indian policy is rooted in the United States Constitution, in its treaties and its Federal statutes."
"I thank you for all you have done over your career to assist and empower all veterans but in particular, Native veterans."
"I should tell you that I am a World War II veteran; and during that time, I served in the Pacific."
"I am a big advocate of language training."
"As Chairman of the Subcommittee, I have held seven oversight hearings that emphasized the need to build the Federal Government's foreign language skills."
"Last year, we marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This tragic event exposed our Nation's language shortfalls."
"We believe in a core curriculum. We believe in foreign language, and we also believe in a readiness audit."
"The Federal Government must partner with schools, colleges, and the private sector to address this ongoing challenge at its root cause."
"I have always felt the diversity of our country is its strength."
"How will cuts in the Department of Education's language and international programs affect your efforts to build and maintain your Department's language capabilities?"
"The Federal trust relationship that exists between the Federal Government and the Indian Tribe goes back to the very first days of this Country."
"These commonsense reforms among others included in the bill will help to implement our tourism strategy."
