They are talking about hopes and dreams that they had had for years essentially evaporating because their pension is not going to be there.
I commend you for scheduling a very important hearing on a topic that really gets short shrift.
I will just note that for the record.
In nominating Mr. Kornze, the President has chosen a voice for the west and common-sense conservation to lead this vital agency.
I believe that we found a way to do it.
I want to pick up on Chairman Baucus's point with respect to tax simplification.
A simpler tax code could help you stretch your resources at the Service in order to focus on areas of greater need.
I just hope you will send the strongest possible message with your actions and your words early on that you want people in this country to u...
I hope that you will make that a priority early on.
These bills are necessary to enable the tribes to exercise their authority as sovereign entities and to write historical wrongs.
I am especially interested in going back to the skills at bringing people together.