Brian Schatz

Our goal is to consider these priorities with an eye toward compiling a bipartisan bill with the full support of the entire Committee.

I want to thank the Agriculture Committee Chairman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman for being such great partners in advancing Native priorities in the Farm Bill.

The 2018 Farm Bill was the first to meaningfully expand USDA program support for Native producers and Native communities.

We must work together to support the self-determination of Native peoples.

I would like to extend sincerest gratitude to Senator Schatz and Senator Murkowski for the opportunity to testify today.

The Department supports S. 2088 as it aligns with the Administration's commitment to restore tribal homelands.

The tribes will have more authority to honor and to protect the Wounded Knee site.

This bill is a step forward in recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples.

It's essential that we honor our commitments to Native nations.

The federal government has a trust responsibility to Indian tribes.

Our commitment to tribal sovereignty must be unwavering.

The PRC remains the world's worst environment for Internet freedom.

During the May 11 hearing, Secretary Austin confirmed that DoD established a registry of potentially exposed individuals to the Red Hill fuel spill.

I think it's really important that we understand how achieved partnerships are compared to these weapon systems.

As General Milley said, war with China is not inevitable.

Can you reassure the people of Hawaii that Red Hill will never be used for fuel storage or fuel operations once it is emptied?

I think it is a very, very dangerous thing to do, in the education context.

Do I have your commitment to continue to support robust funding for the Native Hawaiian Education Program?

Do you believe that the entirety of your Department has an obligation to carry out this trust responsibility?

During the May 11 hearing, Secretary Austin confirmed that DoD established a registry of potentially exposed individuals to the Red Hill fuel spill.

These big investments are important but it's the taking care of the people as though they are true partners that I think makes the difference.

We need a statutory change for that.

I think it's really important that we understand how achieved partnerships are compared to these weapon systems.

As General Milley said, war with China is not inevitable.

The defueling and closure of Red Hill must continue to stay on schedule.