"I think the reality is that this quality of care--and I wouldn't call it quality, I would say it's a shameful quality of care--has gone on for far too long."
"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."
"Should CMS identify additional deficiencies, how will you pay for the needed improvements?"
"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'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 was pleased that we were able to fund $50 million for Tribal opioid grants through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration budget in last year's omnibus."
"some administrations have stepped forward with 5-year plans to wipe out backlogs"
"I'm perplexed by the decision in this budget to cut funding from the Indian Health Professions Program by 12 percent."
"I'd like your commitment that you will provide the report that this subcommittee requested on time..."
"Did you believe--do you believe that the Federal programs or policies undertaken for the benefit of Tribes are race-based?"
"Can you commit to us again today that you will heed this subcommittee's direction on all reorganizations, closures, and staffing changes?"