Brian Schatz actually said...

"That was really an important step forward, and I don't see any reason to stop there."

"I am also a strong supporter of self determination and S. 2304 will empower Native Americans to make decisions most beneficial to their communities in an educational context."

"It is through the language immersion programs that we have the language programs we have in our schools and that we are able to realize true self determination and sovereignty."

"Among the most promising best practices in native education at every level are programs that integrate Native language and cultural revitalization."