I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.

Well, thank you very much for that.

when Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

That is why I have worked hard during my time in Congress to educate, protect, and empower consumers.

Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.

today I rise to introduce S. 3685, The Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012. I am proud to introduce this bill and I am thankful for the cosponsorship of my friend and colleague, the Vice Chairman of the Indian…

it is very difficult for me to rise today-- with a heavy heart--to bid aloha to my good friend, colleague, and brother Dan Inouye. It is hard for me to believe that the terrible news I just received is true. Senator Inouye was a true…

Our country joins the people of Newtown in their grief and loss. Tonight, we also mourn the sudden passing of our friend and patriot, Senator Inouye of Hawaii. Senator Inouye loved his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Irene, Ken…

today I rise to introduce the Reducing Duplication Overseas Act of 2012. At a time when the Federal Government is facing significant fiscal challenges, we must explore all potential avenues to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of…

I rise to give my remarks and my aloha to the U.S. Senate. Before I begin, I would like to take a moment to wish my good friend, my colleague of 36 years, my brother, Dan Inouye, Hawaii's senior Senator, a speedy recovery and return to the…

today the United States Senate is considering a resolution to provide its advice and consent with respect to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD. At its heart, the Convention is a non-discrimination treaty…

today I rise to recognize all of the advanced practice nurses who work in Nurse-Managed Health Clinics in a resolution to designate November 26, 2012 through November 30, 2012 as National Nurse Managed-Health Clinic Week. National…

But for Native peoples, every day is Native heritage day.

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

We must also reaffirm and acknowledge the Department of Education's Federal trust responsibility for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

The month of November provides Native peoples opportunity to educate by sharing their history and culture with a larger audience.

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet during the session of the Senate on November 29, 2012, in room SD-628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Reclaiming…

I want to say a special thank you or mahalo to your family and friends who are with us today.