I would simply point out that these two leaders have come together.

Moving forward, it is my hope that we can come together to acknowledge the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre and work to mend our history through reconciliation and mutual respect.

This legislation would place 40 acres of tribally purchased land at the Wounded Knee Massacre site into restricted fee status.

I am honored to be able to introduced President Frank Star Comes Out of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and Chairman Ryman LeBeau of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

This bill is an important step in our nation-to-nation relationship.

Moving forward, it is my hope that we can come together to acknowledge the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre and work to mend our history through reconciliation and mutual respect.

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

I think that says a lot, first of all, about their feelings about how personal this is.

As you all know, the Wounded Knee Massacre not only represents a low point in U.S.-Lakota relations, but it also serves as one of the darkest moments in our Nation's history.

We need to ensure that the voices of our tribal communities are heard.

I would simply point out that these two leaders have come together.

the reason why I asked that question in particular is because this may very well have been put into a trust status.

This legislation would place 40 acres of tribally purchased land at the Wounded Knee Massacre site into restricted fee status.

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 64 Offered by Mrs. Miller of…

Mr. Chair, our Nation has always had a national commitment to infrastructure. Mr. Chairman, that has been true whether it has been the interstate highway system, universal telephone service, or rural electrification. We don't ask each…

Mr. Chair, I would inquire how much time remains in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.

Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry).

Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves), chair of the full committee.