Let me begin by thanking you for your efforts to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act which contains so many important provisions to improve the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Dorgan expresses gratitude for efforts to improve health care for Native Americans.
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Although histories, cultures, and languages may be diverse, one theme was always consistent--the challenges of accessing healthcare and life-saving services.
I know that everyone sitting at this table has a passionate desire to fix these problems.
I spent much of my time as Chairman of this committee focused on increasing funding for the IHS and trying to force some systemic changes in the bureaucracy that plagues that agency.
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