Apr 12, 2011
I wish to thank you and the Department for maintaining the Hawaii office to manage the energy programs...
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 12, 2011
Recently, Senator Inouye reintroduced legislation to strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities with respect to commercially marketed seafood.
Apr 6, 2011
Unfortunately, . this public policy goal has not been achieved with respect to the participation of businesses owned by [N]ative Americans
Apr 6, 2011
It is Native groups' common trust relationship with the United States that allow[s] the Congress to legislate unique benefits and treatment for the Native Americans
Apr 6, 2011
Directing [the] purchasing power [of the Federal Government] to accomplish social goals such as assisting disadvantaged members of society is well established
Apr 6, 2011
Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this oversight hearing on the Small Business Administration's Native 8(a) program.
Apr 5, 2011
I think it is about time we recognize their value, and I think if a man gets two stars for commanding 10,000 troops, I think a nurse should get two stars for commanding 18,000 troops.
Apr 4, 2011
If you need more money to help these people, we'll get it for you, believe me.
Apr 4, 2011
I'm certain the Committee is not fully aware of the history of Hawaiian Homelands.
Apr 4, 2011
Finally, over the last several decades we adopted a policy of recognizing and supporting the rights of this nation's first Americans: Native Americans, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians, and we must continue our resolve to uphold this…
Apr 4, 2011
And now, Mr. Badal, in your testimony, you recommended that the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture should coordinate telecommunications grant and loan projects.
Apr 4, 2011
Please do, because I've been advised that you're overworked, and you don't have enough staff.
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.
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
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
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 just want to note that Mr. Blackwell had some training before he became a member of the Federal Communications Commission.
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
The small communities will be the ones that really get hit; the small radio stations, because they have the base funding.
Apr 4, 2011
If I may, Mr. Chairman, I'll be submitting a whole series of questions also for your consideration.
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