James Lankford actually said...

"Good evening, everyone. I'd like to call to order this field hearing of this Senate Indian of Affairs Committee."

"There's still a lot of work to be done to ensure Native American children grow up with the same opportunities as every American child."

"I think what's important--part of that mission said that the Federal government probably ought to have is how do you start eliminating those programs that make sense to eliminate--to wean that depende..."

"I am pleased that this Committee is elevating the issue of economic success in Indian Country."