We must develop innovative strategies to bridge this gap.

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Indian Reorganization Act--75 Years…

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct an oversight hearing entitled ``Finding Our Way Home: Achieving…

Setting the standard for Indigenous rights is crucial for the future of our nation.

Toda's hearing is entitled Setting the Standards: Domestic Policy Implications of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

I urge the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to revisit the fundamental rights of indigenous nations.

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct an oversight hearing entitled ``Setting the Standard: Domestic…

I rise today to speak about legislation that would remove the obstacles preventing Filipino veterans of World War II from being united with their children, a situation whose roots reach back almost eight decades. The Philippine…

I can assure you--and there are just three of us left in the Senate today, Senator Inouye, Senator Lautenberg and I--I can assure you we learned the value of the Navajo language then, in World War II, and of the bravery of the Navajo…

We must ensure that our Native children have access to a quality education that respects their culture and language.

Senator Akaka embodies all that is good and possible for Native Hawaiians and part Hawaiians.

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in Room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct an oversight hearing entitled ``In Our Way: Expanding the Success…

I want to thank you publicly, you and Secretary LaHood, for taking the time to come to Hawaii in March.

Public transportation is critically important to Hawaii, which currently has the highest gas prices in the Nation.

The Postal Service faces a devastating financial crisis.

today I am introducing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act to ensure fair treatment of commercial airline pilot retirees. Joining me in this effort are Senators Harkin and Durbin, as well as…

I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct an oversight hearing on ``Stolen Identities: The Impact of Racist…

I hope you will agree with me that this form of racism has no place in modern American society.

In fact, if I recall correctly, this is the first bill that Senator Tester introduced when he became a United States Senator.

I really want to thank Senator Barrasso for his leadership on this bill.

This afternoon, the Committee will hold a legislative hearing on three bills that will have, without question, a significant impact on the lives of individual Indians and will improve how tribes are able to use their own resources.

I am fighting for the native people of Hawaii to receive recognition and have the same rights as federally-recognized tribes.

I rise today to reintroduce the Federal Supervisor Training Act. Properly trained supervisors are critical to the federal government's ability to efficiently and effectively provide essential services to the American people. First-level…

I authored the Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act to increase safeguards against harmful refund anticipation loans.

You can tell that Senator Johnson and I as partners in this Subcommittee are very anxious and excited about moving this along.