"there is nothing in the world more valuable to us than those kids."
"We believe strongly that the solution is not singling out one tribe for favorable treatment to the detriment of others."
"The passage of this legislation would also set a dangerous precedent for sacred sites."
"Maybe our priority needs also to be the child and the child's welfare and the child's future."
"God is not allowed to be discussed anymore in the public forum, which I think is absolutely the worst thing that could happen to America."
"Thank you so much for never walking away from your faith."
"The priority, number-one priority of our society needs to be those kids."
"Their bipartisan work to correct the misguided Carcieri ruling demonstrates how Democrats and Republicans can work together on this Subcommittee for Indian Country."
"I believe that we need a clean Carcieri fix."
"What I never will understand is why faith-based organizations are held in a different manner than other ones."
"This bill would address the long-standing inequities caused by the U.S. Supreme Court's 2009 decision in Carcieri v. Salazar."
"Mr. Cole's bill would simply restore the Secretary of the Interior's authority to take land into trust for all tribes, regardless of their date of Federal recognition."
"The passage of single-tribe legislation will inevitably diminish the political will to achieve additional Carcieri fixes."
"The seeds of hate are sown long before the freshman year."
"Thank you for holding this hearing."
"I am always pleased that this Committee is as bipartisan as it is in terms of finding solutions and working together for the issues that are presented here."
"These destructive policies are not only affecting Americans' park access and enjoyment, but also local communities and farmers."
"I look forward to working with you, Madam Chair, and the other members of the Subcommittee to move this bipartisan bill in a similar bipartisan manner."
