Daniel Inouye: “However, these ongoing operations have strained our troops.”

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.

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

We may have our roots in Japan, but we are committed to the United States and we are prepared to fight for this country.

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.