The integrity was not there.

The Sarbanes-Oxley bill, which we passed last year, is a great step forward.

By far, the issue of greatest concern to them is health care.

Unfortunately, years of inadequate funding for VA health care have pushed the system to the brink of crisis.

I strongly support efforts to enhance core sciences through investments in capacity, education, and basic research.

Your commitment to caring for our nation's veterans and your leadership on this Subcommittee is greatly appreciated by me and the veterans of South Dakota.

I applaud Senators Bond and Mikulski for their leadership on behalf of NSF and our scientific community.

I believe it is essential that we send a clear signal of our commitment to care for our military personnel both on active duty and as veterans.

I applaud the development of a chamber of commerce at Pine Ridge.

I think that is a wonderful new development, of people banding together to promote entrepreneurship and business development.

It remains clear that Congress needs to further clarify the consultation process that is pivotal to the government-to-government relationship...

It is my hope that we can address some of the issues, like the lack of an emergency fund...

I am pleased to be here today to receive testimony on the reauthorization of the Indian housing block grant.

Only once has this been seen by the tribes throughout the past 5 years on housing issues.

Tribes should be afforded a thorough and meaningful consultation process when the Federal Government attempts to change the regulations.

I will tell you now that the Administration must consult with tribes as part of its Federal obligation to them.

It remains clear that Congress needs to further clarify the consultation process that is pivotal to the government-to-government relationship.