12/08/2015
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"I want to give you an opportunity to address this issue. You mentioned the importance of establishing an Office of Self-Governance within the Department of Transportation. I couldn't agree more."
"I am out of time, but I will be submitting a question as it relates to funding challenges that our Tribal Nations face..."
"At current funding levels, the Nation estimates it would take approximately 116 years and $7.9 billion to meet their current transportation infrastructure needs."
"It has been 18 years since this committee last had a hearing on Tribal transportation needs. It is long overdue."