"But, today, Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the agenda, I appreciate the things you and Mr. Neguse have brought forward, and I also appreciate very much the comments that were made that, as we tell our history, let's tell the truth."
"This is a leader with the patriotism of George Washington, the wisdom of Thomas Jefferson, the commitment to liberty of Abraham Lincoln, and the energetic leadership style of Teddy Roosevelt."
"The Mount Rushmore Protection Act would prevent Federal funds from being used to alter or remove a name, face, or any other feature from the Memorial."
"The American Battlefield Program Enhancement Act will ensure that the grant program is nimble and successful, maximizing its potential as a critical means of battlefield preservation."
"These are imperfect men. They are not up on that monument because of their imperfections."
"The Mount Rushmore Protection Act, led by Representative Johnson of South Dakota..."
"Yes, of course the bill is not intended to keep you from engaging in management actions, nor do I think it does."
"This is not acceptable. Congress should be working to address housing insecurity on reservations and uphold our commitment to Indian Country."
"It is much worse. It is much more dire."
"the idea that people can make a better life for themselves, it is really hard to do that if you don't have a roof over your head and a stable living situation."
"We appreciate the opportunity to express our strong support for H.R. 3579, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2023."