"As defined benefit pensions become less common and many families have little retirement savings, I am very concerned that many senior citizens will face financial insecurity as they age."
"Opponents of the Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative suggest that veterans are forfeiting their due process rights."
"What determines that she is not a Tribal member?"
"Can you describe the impact that has had on your daughter?"
"Thank you very much, Lieutenant Governor, for your testimony."
"Well, this of course has been a goal of many of our indigenous peoples and we are fortunate to have an Administration that has indicated support for the indigenous people."
"The first one that we will be considering is S. 1898, which was introduced by my good friend and colleague Senator Murkowski."
"Lieutenant Governor Hisa, can you describe what impact the passage of H.R. 1560 would have on the Tribal membership of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo?"
"And in your testimony you note that this beautiful young girl is not able to be enrolled as a member in the Pueblo because of the restrictions in the settlement agreement."
"We, the Committee, will certainly consider these bills."
"Thank you very much, Senator Udall. And I want to thank our first panel."
"Can you further describe the impact that this has made on your daughter?"
"I believe this bill is an important step in recognizing the contributions of the Maniilaq Association."
"Your testimony makes it clear how important those pieces of legislation are for your Tribes and your members."
"We urge you to take immediate action to impose strong and meaningful position limits."
"We have a responsibility to ensure that the price of oil is no longer allowed to be driven up by the same Wall Street speculators."
"I commend you and Senator Collins for your leadership in these areas, and I do personally appreciate it."
"Chairman Akaka, before I go into the good work being done by the Office of Special Counsel, I would like to take just a moment to commend you for the phenomenal work that you have done in Congress."
