"Last year, I twice voted against the Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations bill because it did not adequately fund education in general, and Native American programs specifically"

In this quote, Rick Renzi is stating that he voted against a specific costs, the Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations costs, twice in the previous year. He discusses that his reason for voting against it was due to the fact that he believed that it did not supply sufficient financing for education in general, as well as for Native American programs particularly. This suggests that Renzi is a strong advocate for education and believes that it must be a top priority in federal government spending. He likewise reveals a specific issue for the education of Native American communities, indicating a possible focus on addressing inequalities and supplying support for marginalized groups.