02/15/2022
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"it is long, long past time for the United States to come to terms with the dark and very terrible legacy of Indian boarding schools."
"The legacy of these schools is one of trauma and loss, and we must work to heal these wounds."
"We know that our neighbor to the east, Canada, is dealing with its own history and legacy of Indian boarding schools and has established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission."
"I am disappointed that CMS and IHS are not testifying today, as we know they were pivotal in the response to COVID-19."