Daniel Inouye

I remain deeply concerned that further advances are needed so that any new franchising process will preserve important consumer protections.

I continue to be concerned by the lack of significant progress in a number of key areas.

I am also troubled by our failure in the current draft to strengthen existing interconnection requirements.

I rise to seek clarification from our esteemed majority leader, Senator Frist, on the scheduling of S. 147, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, for consideration of the full Senate. As you may recall, in December of last…

Like all proud Americans, I share my colleague's concern for the safety and well being of our troops. IED attacks are a very real threat to our troops and it is our responsibility as Members of Congress to help protect our brave men and…

On amendment No. 1903 to H.R. 2863, submitted by the Senator from Colorado, Mr. Salazar, on behalf of the chairman of the committee, Mr. Stevens, and the ranking member, we are ready to accept it. I urge its approval.

The STAC program is a collaboration among two State organizations and the Department of Energy, initiated by an agreement among the parties in November of 2003. The program was to be a 5-year pilot of a joint planning process between the…

Although I do not personally support gaming, I served as the primary sponsor of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act because of the matter of sovereignty.

It is about the Federal Government's obligation to Native America.

It is sad to note that there is no opposition to this movement.

Unfortunately, the stripping of Indian lands has not stopped.

But no such process exists for taking land out of trust.

I commend you for holding this hearing because this hearing is about more than trust applications.

I agree with the chairman, and I say to the Senator from California that you have my commitment to look into this issue as we hopefully proceed with this bill through conference. That will be the appropriate time to bring this additional…

Yes, we understand that both Senators have a very strong interest in these provisions, and while I have concerns with the changes that Senator Bond is proposing which I believe could significantly limit the authority of our State attorneys…

These protections are needed because, while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FMCSA, assumed the regulatory duties for the household goods moving industry previously entrusted to the Interstate Commerce Commission…

The Senator from Vermont is very kind. I should point out, I was very proud of my speech, but the consequences are rather sad because my so-called liberal friends avoided me for a few weeks after that. Mr. President, I yield the floor.

Patrick Okura was an extraordinary man who contributed much to our Nation, the Asian American community, and the fields of mental health and psychology. I was privileged to have him as a great friend and mentor. During my life in the…

Today, you have no idea who you're shooting at. The rules of war do not apply.

Because the Native Hawaiian government is not an Indian tribe, the body of Federal Indian law that would otherwise customarily apply when the United States extends Federal recognition to an Indian tribal group does not apply.

. . . That is why concerns which are premised on the manner in which Federal Indian law provides for the respective governmental authorities of the state governments and Indian tribal governments simply don't apply in Hawaii.

Yes, I believe that the program is important to future innovations for the MASINT community.

All I can say is, once again this has been the most depressing hearing I have participated in.

My only regret is that our colleagues are not here. They should have heard this.

I can assure you that we will do our very best.