"I'm proud to work with a Member of the Judiciary Committee and my partner in the Senate, Senator Hirono, in supporting their nominations to the Federal bench."
"If confirmed, Judge Park would make history, as noted by my colleague, Senator Schatz, as the first--the first Native Hawaiian woman to serve as a Federal district court judge."
"For too many Native communities, the total lack of access to clean and safe drinking water and sanitation facilities is an everyday reality."
"Access to clean, reliable water is essential for the health and well-being of all people in the United States."
"Unless the Federal Government steps up, it is going to be very, very difficult for us."
"Congress cannot and should not stand by as the United States heads down another path of broken treaties, agreements, and trust responsibilities to Indian tribes."
"We must work together to support the self-determination of Native peoples."
"I want to thank the Agriculture Committee Chairman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman for being such great partners in advancing Native priorities in the Farm Bill."
"The 2018 Farm Bill was the first to meaningfully expand USDA program support for Native producers and Native communities."
"Our goal is to consider these priorities with an eye toward compiling a bipartisan bill with the full support of the entire Committee."
"I would like to extend sincerest gratitude to Senator Schatz and Senator Murkowski for the opportunity to testify today."
"It's essential that we honor our commitments to Native nations."