Apr 4, 2011
As a nation we have changed courses many times in the policies governing our dealings with Native Americans; and Native People, history shows, have suffered greatly.
Daniel Inouye
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Daniel K. Inouye was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a U.S. Senator from 1963 until his death in 2012. He was the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. Congress and was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving the Medal of Honor for his bravery in combat. Inouye played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas related to civil rights, healthcare, and military affairs. He was known for his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and advocating for Hawaii's interests on a national level.
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Apr 4, 2011
Regretfully, I must advise all of you that there's a roll call ending at this moment so I will call this hearing to a recess, but I'll be back in about 10 minutes.
Apr 4, 2011
But, I assume that the BIA, Bureau of Indian Affairs, would be specially concerned with the welfare of Indian Country, and so I'm going to be chatting with them.
Apr 4, 2011
In other words, what we take for granted, the other Americans, are not available to you at this moment.
Apr 4, 2011
I can imagine the problems you have because I've visited Navajo lands several times; and as you noted, they are much larger than some of the states of the union.
Apr 4, 2011
I thank you very much for your testimony, and I realize because of death in your family you will have to rush off.
Apr 4, 2011
I just want to note that Mr. Blackwell had some training before he became a member of the Federal Communications Commission.
Apr 4, 2011
I'm certain the Committee is not fully aware of the history of Hawaiian Homelands.
Apr 4, 2011
the small communities will be the ones that really get hit; the small radio stations, because they have the base funding.
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