I believe that there is broad based support in our State for what the Native people are seeking, full restoration of the...
I have just received notice that pending will be an amendment that will have a profound impact upon the Committee.
Mr. Chairman, I thank you and Vice Chairman Barrasso for scheduling this very important hearing on the Akaka bill. We ha...
I would like to thank Chairman Dorgan and Vice Chairman Barrasso for scheduling this important hearing today on a bill t...
But as I was listening to you, I could not help but recall that at the time our Constitution was being drafted, and Indi...
At the time, President Grover Cleveland characterized America's conduct as an 'act of war' against the Native Hawaiian p...
The United States has federally recognized more than 560 Indian tribes.
I absolutely agree. I would agree with the statements that have been made before me that the United States has authority...
On behalf of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, I ask that you approve this bill so we can work toward recognition and conti...
Obviously, if the kind of parade of horribles that some may have dreamed up were happening elsewhere, we would see State...
The United States has not always acted honorably in its treatment of our Nation's First People.
There is absolutely nothing in the legislation that I see that is remotely relevant to that alleged risk.
It is needed because in 1893, the Native Hawaiian government, led by Queen Lili'uokalani, was illegally overthrown.
This legislation provides parity. It enables Hawaii's indigenous people to establish a government-to-government relation...
We must ensure that Native Hawaiians have the same opportunities as other Americans.
This Senator believes there should be no doubt on the question of the existence of Native Hawaiians.
It is only fitting now, in the 50th anniversary of Hawaiian statehood that Congress and the United States take the next ...
2009 is the year that Congress should enact S. 1011.
