James Lankford actually said...

"Oklahoma UIOs serve the second largest population next to California and are a critical part of the Indian health system."

"We need to make sure that our policies reflect the realities of tribal life."

"I applaud Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) for introducing the Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act."

"But the bill we are discussing today would eliminate that disparity, so that you have greater flexibility, is that correct?"