I want to again thank the Hawaii delegation, because this bill has been important to all of us, and to Hawaii.
Native Hawaiians was mentioned the only federally recognized Native people without a government-to-government relationsh...
Its passage is long overdue, governmental parity for Native Hawaiians, American Indians and Alaska Natives, all of the f...
I will continue to work to ensure that the Native Hawaiian people have their right to self-governance honored.
You have always been a champion for Hawaii's people.
With passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, Congress set aside 203,500 acres of land to ensure that the N...
As Chairman, it is my goal to ensure that we hear from all who want to contribute to the discussion.
Ms. Kauhane, we appreciate your leadership. Thank you very much.
You created a pathway for the United States and Native Hawaiians to engage in a process of reconciliation.
It is my hope that through the testimony today, the hearing record will reinforce the historical and legal justification...
The United States has a trust relationship with Native Hawaiians as indigenous people of these islands of the State of H...
Despite the Congress' clear historical recognition of this trust relationship, I must sadly tell you that there are some...
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I've submitted the questions, but I would like to thank Mr. Boyd for making the speci...
You have worked to ensure continued economic self-determination in native communities.
I know this measure is so important to advancing Prince Kuhio's vision of returning our people to the aina.
I encourage everyone to submit your comments through written testimony.
Congress has understood this relationship for a long time, and began legislating to meet its trust responsibility--can y...
I commend the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in its efforts to improve the delivery of foreign assist...