May 15, 2019
Thank you to all our witnesses for coming and giving us your heartfelt stories.
Rubén Gallego
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Rubén Gallego is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 20, 1979, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, immigration reform, and education during his time in office. Gallego, a former Marine, has been an advocate for military families and has worked to improve access to healthcare for veterans. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and climate change.
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May 15, 2019
Let's be clear, our country has a deeply rooted, sometimes horrifying, history with Native Americans and boarding schools.
May 15, 2019
Let's be clear. Our country has a long, horrific history when it comes to Native American children's attendance at boarding schools.
May 15, 2019
That ends now. We have a legal and, more importantly, a moral responsibility to keep Native children safe.
May 15, 2019
Why would I trust anything that you are saying from now on? Why would Representative Schrader trust you or Representative Bonamici trust you?
May 15, 2019
It is important that you, your Department, make sure that there is no retaliation for these families that are testifying.
May 14, 2019
Did the President consult with you about this issue before sending out that tweet? Yes or no?
May 14, 2019
It seems pretty clear to me that who he was listening to was a high-powered special interest lobbyist.
May 14, 2019
For now, I will ignore the racist slur in his tweet, and, in general, the lies.
May 14, 2019
As the Secretary of the Interior, I think you should let the President know that it is our Federal trust responsibility to enter into government-to-government consultations with tribes.
May 14, 2019
It is our Federal trust responsibility to enter into government-to-government consultations with tribes for making decisions that impact them.
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