"I'm perplexed by the decision in this budget to cut funding from the Indian Health Professions Program by 12 percent."
"some administrations have stepped forward with 5-year plans to wipe out backlogs"
"And let me just emphasize what was said earlier. You know, last year we all requested this information when it came to these Medicaid cuts and the impact repealing the Affordable Care Act would have."
"we just need to make sure they don't try to head down that road."
"I know that this funding is very important for Alaska Native villages in the Chairwoman's State."
"I think it's really important that you make clear the resources you need to do this because it's obviously very important in going through the stage we're going through."
"I need, and the Tribes are rightfully demanding, more assurances that the administration understands the Federal Government's unique trust relationship with American Indians and Alaska Natives."
"I'd like your commitment that you will provide the report that this subcommittee requested on time..."
"Should CMS identify additional deficiencies, how will you pay for the needed improvements?"
"I'm very pleased that this subcommittee was able to provide the largest ever appropriation for facilities construction and maintenance programs in fiscal year 2018."
"I think it's important for you and your team to educate them on how the Indian Health Service has really been lifted up by the Affordable Care Act."