I appreciate the Obama Administration's support for H.R. 1413. And, I look forward to working with you Chairman Bishop a...
Thank you for having this hearing on S. 134, which was introduced by Senator Bingaman and Senator Udall.
Do you consider these to be part of the Department's trust responsibilities vis-a-vis the Tribe?
In your testimony, you make the recommendation that the Mescalero Apache Tribal Leasing Authorization Act be changed to ...
It is a big loss, I think, to all of us. She was a great lady and I think we will all miss her very much.
We are a treaty Tribe, having entered into a treaty with the United States on July 1st, 1852.
I think both Navajo and Jicarilla Apache, both have provisions allowing off-reservation leasing.
I can't tell you how honored I am to see two of our distinguished Native American leaders here before the Committee.
I hope that through the testimony we hear today, my colleagues on the Committee will, number one, understand the need fo...
Senator Bingaman has long been a great advocate of Tribal water legislation and has been persistently diligent in moving...
This will also help to strengthen the relationship which is already a very good one between Indian and non-Indian commun...
Thank you very much, Chairman Akaka, for your courtesy. And thank you for the chance to speak in favor of this bill.
Chairman Akaka has been very aggressive about moving the agenda on bills.
I am especially pleased that the Committee will be considering the merits of S. 134, the Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing ...
I think the best thing from my perspective is submit some additional questions for the record for you to answer outside ...
I agree with what Senator Tester said.
I want to just thank you very much. I realize I went way over and thank you for your courtesies.
I think you have made an excellent case in your testimony and you have given us a lot to think about.
