Norma Torres actually said...

"the tribes still feel that they have not been heard and their concerns have not been addressed or even replied to, which means that you have not acknowledged that they have real issues."

"I simply want to say that we have heard over and over in this meeting that there was very little tribal consultation before introducing this legislation."

"I understand that. In your statement you say IHS has existing authorities to implement adverse employment actions."

"Well, that commitment hasn't shown, sir. It is obvious to me by all of the witnesses that they have tried time and time again to provide to you, to your department, feedback. And yet that feedback has..."