Cole Attends American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing

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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after attending the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies' American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearings this week:

"As a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and the longest serving Native American in the House, I am resolute in my commitment to ensure tribal issues are not forgotten in this Chamber and in my Committee. I always have been - and will remain - dedicated to ensuring the federal government upholds its trust responsibility to Native Americans," said Congressman Cole.

"I would like to thank the tribal witnesses for taking the time and traveling to D.C. for these hearings, as their voices are truly valued when drafting legislation in the subcommittee. I would also like to thank Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson for holding this hearing and for working together with me to advance our commitment to Tribal communities across the country," said Congressman Cole.

To watch day one of the hearing, click here. To watch day two of the hearing, click here.

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