Daniel Akaka actually said...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership in holding this important hearing.

It is estimated that 90,000 Native families are homeless or underhoused and that 200,000 new housing units are currently needed.

However, it is vital that we do, and for the well-being of the tribal economies to help tribes provide for the basic needs of their members.

we have seen some economic growth, but it has not yet hit home in many ways.