Ned Norris Jr.: “the United States made a solemn commitment to compensate the nation for the destruction of our land.”

the nation respectfully requests that you put an end to this self-serving, mean-spirited, multi-million dollar lobbying campaign against our people and stop this piece of 19th century throwback legislation.

The Nation respectfully urges that you put an end to this misguided, cynical legislation.

We ask that you see this legislation for what it is: the first time in the modern era in which Congress would unilaterally renege on the solemn promises made by the United States in an Indian land and water rights settlement.

We urge Congress to withdraw or at least better limit DHS's authority to unilaterally give itself waivers to circumvent every statute on the books.