Presidents Johnson and Nixon respectively introduced policies supporting Tribal self-determination.
From the Constitution, it is clear our Founding Fathers understood the sovereign authority of Tribal nations and their g...
A Native Hawaiian government would improve efficiency through coordination of resources and services.
This Country made treaties with the Indian Tribes, just as we did with a diversity of foreign nations.
I would like to reiterate this Administration's commitment to the government-to-government relationship with tribes.
The policy of banning Native language use in schools was adopted by the Territory of Hawaii.
this Government needs to continue to adjust those changes as we move along in the best interests of the people.
Overall, these policies of assimilation failed to meet the Federal trust responsibility to Native peoples.
I think sequestration itself would have a negative impact.
It has been good leadership. It has been a great strategic plan.
I am pleased with the reforms that are underway now.
you have always believed that collective bargaining was the right way to go for Federal employees.
You have stood firm when folks have said, cut Federal employee pay. Cut their retirement. Cut their benefits.
you have stood firm on the issues of sequestration.
At my request, I want to tell the panel, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last week that highl...
We all owe a debt of gratitude to those that have made essential contributions to fighting terrorism.
I want to join all Americans in mourning the loss of the four brave and dedicated American public servants who died as a...
I want to commend the Departments of our witnesses for your increased efforts for protecting our Nation against terroris...
