"I like what you all are saying and that you are working jointly to help the indigenous people here with MOUs."
"It is estimated that 90,000 Native families are homeless or underhoused and that 200,000 new housing units are currently needed."
"Thank you very much, all of you, for your responses, and I want to thank our Chairman for his leadership in this area as he continues to work on this."
"Insufficient housing makes it harder for tribes to attract teachers to educate their children and law enforcement officers to protect their citizens."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership in holding this important hearing."
"He recognized the power of education to further civil rights, and he strongly supported Historically Black Colleges and Native Hawaiian education."
"Don's compassion extended to those suffering abroad. He worked tirelessly to promote democracy around the world."
"He truly saw his life's work as a way to serve others and make the world a better and more just place."
"we have seen some economic growth, but it has not yet hit home in many ways."
"I am encouraged to see that the total budget request for VA was $13 billion above last year."
"I know that you are working on an MOU with the Indian Health Service to find solutions to help provide services to our Native American veterans, and I commend you and all of your involvement in these ..."
"My question to you is: Can you talk about any steps you are taking to improve the acquisition process at VA and any efficiencies that you have been able to realize in this area?"
"While budget increases provide opportunities, we all know that these resources must be utilized with thought and efficiency in order to best serve our veterans and their families."
"this 100-year law I believe definitely needs to be revisited."
"The cruise industry is growing in Hawaii, and that is a good thing."
"Successful energy development requires low-cost capital, excellent partners and clear land use policies that honors the trust status and original intent of our Hawaiian Homes Commission Act."
"We must ensure that Indian tribes have the tools they need to develop their own energy resources."
"I agree 100 percent with your UNCLOS position for our country. It's about time that we become serious about that."
