Political Quotes

“this is a bill which points out how differences in cultures make it difficult to legislate on a national level. The Kickapoo tribe is a noted tribe which inhabited lands in the States of Oklahoma, Texas and Mexico. This free lifestyle has led to questions concerning the citizenship of tribal members and the eligibility of tribal members for Federal and State health, housing and social welfare programs. While I question the necessity of having members of the Kickapoo tribe of Oklahoma who reside in Texas apply for U.S. citizenship, it seems to me there could have been a more expedient way to handle this issue. I strongly support the efforts being made to clarify the citizenship issue and the eligibility of these Native American Indians for Federal and State benefits. I also support the authorization for the Department of the Interior to take into trust 25 acres of land in Maverick County, Texas for the Kickapoo tribe. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”