"That, I think, is a tremendously important concept."
"Native language revitalization has been a long-time priority for me, and I appreciate the Committee highlighting this issue."
"What is your position on the reauthorization of the Esther Martinez Act?"
"I know that your parents who are here and behind you are very proud of you, but your little brother went to sleep during your testimony, so I don't want to wake him up."
"Several of the things I have heard over and over again is that the grant length for Esther Martinez should go to five years rather than three years and, also, the minimum class size should go from 10 ..."
"The Puyallup Tribe greatly appreciates the work of this Committee to empower Indian Nations and their citizens through the preservation and expansion of Native language."
"And you specifically highlight the importance of funding to support growth of local leadership, staffing, facilities, materials, mentorships, and a tribal language teaching workforce, among other thin..."
"I am particularly encouraged hearing a lot of these, especially when we are looking at the reauthorization of the Esther Martinez Act and making sure that we take your input."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and I really appreciate the Commission being here today."
"we need to do everything we can at all levels of government--you're in a crucial position--and speak up against this"
"I believe that the Federal Communications Commission should take these special circumstances into account."