"I am encouraged to see that the total budget request for VA was $13 billion above last year."
"I know that you are working on an MOU with the Indian Health Service to find solutions to help provide services to our Native American veterans, and I commend you and all of your involvement in these ..."
"My question to you is: Can you talk about any steps you are taking to improve the acquisition process at VA and any efficiencies that you have been able to realize in this area?"
"Successful energy development requires low-cost capital, excellent partners and clear land use policies that honors the trust status and original intent of our Hawaiian Homes Commission Act."
"We must ensure that Indian tribes have the tools they need to develop their own energy resources."
"On December 22, 2010, President Obama signed the law which repealed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy."
"Secretary Panetta, in 2011, the United States and North Korea agreed to restart efforts to search for and repatriate the remains of U.S. soldiers missing from the Korean War."
"I agree 100 percent with your UNCLOS position for our country. It's about time that we become serious about that."
"Thank you so much for the leadership you have for the Air Force and their families."
"Tribal gaming is currently the only form of federally-authorized and regulated gaming in the United States."
"Tribal gaming revenue provides for the education, housing, infrastructure and health needs of our Tribal members."