"I thank the witnesses for being here today, and look forward to your testimony."
"It is my great honor to assist these South Dakota tribes in placing these 40 acres in restricted fee status through the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act."
"I am proud to sponsor this bill and I urge this committee to support this important legislation."
"we must do a better job of providing health care to our tribal members in this country"
"We respectfully ask the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee-- and the Committee on Natural Resources--to approve H.R. 3371 and to work diligently with the rest of Congress to enact this important ..."
"I have every expectation that that is true. And I bet that it is beautiful."
"I understand what all of you say when you talk about the importance of the land in terms of not only your past, but your future and your identity."
"I want to thank the witnesses for your valuable testimony today, the Members for your questions, and for the non-Members of this Committee for coming and participating."
"To correct this minor but very consequential mistake, the bill before you today strikes the 'State of Oregon' in text that states that the claims are extinguished for all claims to lands within the st..."
"I always enjoy when you are here. I learn a lot from you, and I think that you are doing a great job."
"Thank you so much."