José E. Serrano: “I do not want to sound like a Republican, but----”

Tribal sovereignty should not be subjugated to States by having to receive our Federal funding through grants or set asides administered by States.

Infrastructure is a huge issue, and with the BIA program, primarily you are dealing with road maintenance.

Thank you, Chairperson Lofgren and Members of the Committee, for having this important conversation and challenging the Smithsonian to be more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming.

Sixteen years in the State Assembly and 30 in Congress, probably enough.