On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
I have used the word shameful, that in three of the last four years, I believe, we have not even had an Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs.
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congress.govI have used the word shameful, that in three of the last four years, I believe, we have not even had an Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs.
Criticizing the lack of leadership in Indian Affairs.
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