Tom Udall

This legacy, and these languages, must not be lost.

I have been a strong supporter of preserving native languages and culture, recognizing both the historical and cultural significance of language preservation.

I am very interested in strengthening the pipeline for tribal students to become professionals, and returning to their communities, especially as teachers and health care providers.

Investing in Native education is investing in the future of our communities.

We must not let this happen.

Native languages are a treasure in and of themselves, and we must ensure their survival.

I am proud to have helped create the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act in 2006.

We cannot deny the role the United States government has played in the loss of Native languages.

Thank you, Chairman Kerry, and thank you for holding this hearing.

Wilderness is crucial to a healthy North-Central New Mexico economy.

The Ski Areas bill that I'm describing would clarify this ambiguity, would ensure that ski area permits could be used for traditional snow sports such as snowboarding.

The Senate is a broken institution.

Have you seen any evidence at all that the Iranian regime, or anybody in Iran, is doing anything differently as a result of the Special Representative?

We look forward to working with you to make this a reality.

We appreciate the bipartisan leadership of Senator Webb and Senator Warner, along with Representative Randy Forbes, to expand the boundary of the Petersburg National Battlefield.

The bill allows for continued, sustainable grazing, hunting, and fishing.

In my opinion, the National Park Service is the agency best suited for the long-term management of the Valles Caldera.

We will respond to the legitimate points that you have made.

I hope that this bill will be reported favorably and enacted quickly, so that the people of the Northern Mariana Islands will get back the land that they have always believed belonged to them.

Many American Indians have done their part to win the hearts and minds of their neighbors. Now it is time for our national government to do its' part.

The NCAA stood by their decision and said, unless the tribes of North Dakota, the Standing Rock Sioux and the Spirit Lake Sioux, are included and give their consent, you will no longer be able to use the nickname.

Thank you very much for your testimony.

Thank you very much, Senator Johnson.

What advice would you give to Native youth and artists who want to redefine how Natives are portrayed in the movie industry?

I think that is something that is a thread through all of your testimony, is that we want to break the cycle, we don't want this passed on to our children.