Kristi Noem actually said...

"Every day that emergency department is closed down and services are diverted, their people are dying."

"I respectfully request that the members of the subcommittee allow me to join them on the dais for the remainder of the hearing."

"As I have said before, I believe the IHS should get out of the hospital business, and my bill is a step in that direction."

"My bill would require that IHS update this formula and ensure that the money is getting to those people who need it the most."