Today, I think we would all agree that making the Commandant a voting member was the correct decision.

Tribal courts have no authority at all to prosecute a non-Indian.

I thank the Committee for its long-standing interest in these critically important issues, and I especially thank Chairman Akaka for drafting and introducing Senate Bill 1763, the Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women Act.

Something must be done to stop the cycle of violence.

Change is not always a welcome concept.

I have the complete respect for you and the opinions that all of you hold.

Such a law would empower villages to step off the sidelines waiting for the troopers and to take action necessary to save one of their own.

the current legal structure for prosecuting domestic violence in Indian Country is inadequate.

If there was one thing Congress could do to help CFPB better protect servicemembers and their families, what do you think that would be?

It is clear our men and women in uniform now more than ever need to be educated in financial matters both before and after they complete their service to our country.

Thank you. Ms. Petraeus, I want to congratulate you and wish you the best as you focus on the important topic of financial education and consumer protection for military families.

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a legislative hearing on S. 1192, Alaska Safe Families and…

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in Room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Future of Internet Gaming: What's at…

I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Mr. AKAKA pertaining to the introduction of S. 1763 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')

I rise today to introduce the Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women--SAVE Native Women--Act. I would like to thank the cosponsors of my bill, my good friends Senators Inouye, Murray, Udall of New Mexico, Begich, Franken, Johnson…

I think it is critical that the Federal Government support an appropriate level of inspection to keep invasive species out of Hawaii.

Mr. Phocas, your testimony raised the issue of Hawaii being used as a clearinghouse for the distribution of illegal or harmful species of fish and reptiles traveling to and from the mainland and even foreign countries.

I feel that there have been a number of improvements, as you allude to, in the last few years in terms of the structure within the Office of Federal Operations.

Why is that investment so uneven, and do you think the balance should be re-evaluated?

Hawaii becomes economically disadvantaged.

I share your view that prevention is the most effective management strategy for invasive species.

I want to commend the Service for making prevention a primary focus.

I think the Federal quarantine on Hawaii is old, I believe it is archaic, and it should be seriously reviewed.

Of course, what we are doing is to try to keep Hawaii as pristine as we can, because it is a beautiful place for the people who live here as well our visitors.

Each of your statements raised an important issue about the uncertain future Hawaii's farmers face.