Daniel Inouye: “Healthcare is one of the most basic benefits we can provide to the men and women of our Nation.”

I strongly urge that the Committee take action to assure that laws relating to Native American languages not only include Native Hawaiians in their wording, but also include Native Hawaiians as actual beneficiaries.

It is and has always been Federal law and policy that Indian tribes recognized by the Federal Government stand on an equal footing to each other and to the Federal Government.

The intent of that language, it was clarified by one of the sponsors of that language, Senator Daniel K. Inouye

My approach is to advocate the diplomatic approach, which is symbolized by this wampum belt.