"Should we interpret the support in the Recovery Act as a renewed commitment from this administration to support rural water infrastructure?"
"I appreciate the recognition from the administration more than you will know that this facility is in bad need of repair--a critical first step."
"I think represents the fact that there's a recognition of the need that exists there."
"The Army Corps requested $70 million for the Missouri River recovery plan."
"I think that there is a will on both sides to do this."
"Are you just going to let it run out?"
"I want to thank you for calling this hearing and I want to thank the three witnesses today for the great job that you have done in the short time you have been in your positions."
"the Indian health system is broken."
"It is clear that the Federal Government is not fulfilling its trust responsibility to provide health care for Native Americans in this Country."
"It has been over 10 years since Indian Country first asked Congress to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act."
"Having an IHS Director committed to addressing the deficiencies at the agency is an important step toward improving Indian health."