Richard Shelby actually said...

"Today, we are asking this Committee to support Senator Shelby's effort to finally recognize the MOWA Band as a member of the federal family of Indian nations."

"I hope that this Committee will act on this expeditiously."

"the Fed, under your leadership, has lost a lot of credibility."

"I hope we will not have to do that, but you have got to do whatever you have to do. Do you agree?"