"I do not think at that time the government really recognized the cost associated with a current program."
"I worked with Senator Carper and others to enact the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Modernization Act."
"Today we are holding a hearing on taxation of Tribal governments and individual Tribal members."
"Federal Indian policy is rooted in the United States Constitution, in its treaties and its Federal statutes."
"Tribes have never been opposed to contributing to the well-being of the Country or doing their fair share."
"Given its success, there is also strong support for the NACA program in Congress."
"I thank you for all you have done over your career to assist and empower all veterans but in particular, Native veterans."
"I am a big advocate of language training."
"I should tell you that I am a World War II veteran; and during that time, I served in the Pacific."
"As Chairman of the Subcommittee, I have held seven oversight hearings that emphasized the need to build the Federal Government's foreign language skills."
"I have always felt the diversity of our country is its strength."