Political Quotes

“I wish to extend my thanks to Mr. Cleaver for the opportunity to address my bill, H.R. 3553, the Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act. And I also want to thank Chairman Frank and Ranking Member Bachus for their support of this. I especially want to thank Chairwoman Maxine Waters and her staff, Jeff Riley and Keo Chea, who traveled the long distance to Window Rock, Arizona, to have a field hearing on April 10 on this bill. =========================== NOTE =========================== April 20, 2010 on H2655 the following appeared: staff, Jeff Riley and Keo Chia, who The online version should be corrected to read: staff, Jeff Riley and Keo Chea ========================= END NOTE ========================= {time} 1430 Mr. Speaker, growing up in Indian Country, I learned at an early age the long history of Native Americans sacrificing in service to our country. This history includes Indian scouts assisting United States units throughout the American West. It includes the best known example, the brave and honorable service of the Navajo code talkers who saved the lives of countless Americans in World War II and the Korean War by using Dine to transmit sensitive military communications. And it continues to this very day as Native Americans serve proudly and honorably in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world. Today, the Department of Housing Affairs estimates that 20 percent of Native Americans are veterans or are currently serving. That's the most of any ethnic group.…”