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But a lot of work still to be done, obviously.

Well, we're not a member, but it seems to me we have been awfully passive about it and that's the distinction.

I think as we have all recognized, just recognizing the Pacific Islands and showing up even in a virtual hearing like this is critical to our presence in the Pacific Islands.

I really appreciate your allowing me to be a part of this critical hearing.

some are realizing the importance of the region in large part through the efforts of many on this subcommittee and Representative Case.

I guess my big question is, are we just going to just let it go?

We are facing a telehealth cliff because the authority that has expanded Medicare's coverage of telehealth expires.

I have introduced a bill, the Connect for Health Act, that would make this expanded coverage permanent.

Unless Congress acts, we will go back to the stone ages, with very limited access to telehealth.

We cannot afford a return to the status quo once the pandemic ends. We have made too much progress to move backwards.

The Federal Government has a special trust responsibility to ensure the general welfare of Native communities.

American politics has gone crazy because one party has gone crazy.

This legislation is a step forward in recognizing the rights of Native Americans.

What`s my reaction to his so-called offer? Just what I said. It`s B.S. He`s heartless. He could give a rip. He should stop playing games, get out of the way, so that the 50 Democrats can avoid what would be an economic catastrophe.

I certainly look forward to working with you, Mr. Kiyokawa, to better serve veterans and ask the Committee to move on his nomination and for the Senate to swiftly confirm him.

Let me say it this way. It won't work, right?

Thank you for your courage in coming forward.