Douglas LaMalfa actually said...

"Adequate health care is one of the most important issues to American Indian and Alaska Natives; however, the IHS direct care system is deficient, inadequate, and is simply failing areas of the country..."

"the real frustration is with implementation of the projects."

"The purpose of today's hearing is to perform a status check on the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations."

"My interest, part of the interest in working on this Committee is working for more Indian sovereignty and more of their own ability to pursue their interests as they see fit."