Suzanne Bonamici actually said...

"We are also concerned about the Department's lack of communication and consultation with the BIE and tribal leaders."

"The Department should be working with the BIE to adhere to the federal trust responsibility to provide all American Indian students the opportunity to learn and achieve academic success."

"The concerns about sending students home--and I want to ask you and then ask Ms. Keith--what could Chemawa have done differently?"

"As a parent, I cannot imagine what you went through and what you are still going through. Thank you for your courage in being here."