Brian Schatz actually said...

"Today's oversight hearing, the third in this Committee's COVID-19 Response series, will focus on the pandemic's impact on Native tourism economies."

"Congress responded by providing funding through the American Rescue Plan act to help Native communities rebuild their economies."

"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on our Native communities."

"We must support the expansion of Native American language teaching and learning because language is the key to Native culture and identity."