Deb Haaland actually said...

"The Federal government must stop funding States to educate our youth according to State standards."

"We would like to ask for additional funding to help us with that."

"I believe we all sitting in these seats and at this table are here because we want to be and that people believe in us to make that choice for them."

"The funding needs of American Indians and Alaskan Natives on reservations and in urban areas must be a priority to begin to work towards fully honoring the Federal government's unique government-to-go..."