"The Federal Government has a responsibility to the school's Native students, and it is my hope that today's hearing will help us better understand what steps need to be taken to get Chemawa back on track so current and future students have every opportunity to grow and thrive academically in a safe,..."
"prepared statement"
"We are in a position to advance a reauthorization of the Older Americans Act that will allow millions of Americans across the country to age with dignity."
"People in the United States of America should be able to retire and age with dignity."
"Just Monday at home in Oregon I heard about an 80-year-old woman who was living in the back seat of her car."
"I think you will really appreciate everything that happens there."
"I look forward to once again working with Ranking Member Comer, Ranking Member Foxx, and of course Chairman Scott, and all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance a robust Older Americans ..."
"We must recommit to providing basic services and compassionate care to vulnerable members of our communities."
"We can help stop this cycle of disinvestment which is eroding the original purpose of the Older Americans Act."
"We are here today to examine the Older Americans Act, a critically important pillar of our efforts to improve the quality of life for older Americans and their families."
"This hearing is an important first step."