Political Quotes

“I think this is also a classic example where we find that we recognize the sovereignty of our Native American people, but at the same time we also recognize that there is a sense of flexibility where if there are problems that are needful, not only from the business community, to allow issues that need to be taken or arbitrated or adjudicated, be taken to the Federal courts. I think this is an example of where the States and the tribes can work together and provide solutions to whatever problems arise. I think this legislation provides for that. I commend both of my friends, the gentlemen from Arizona (Mr. Pastor and Mr. Hayworth) for working together with our Indian tribes and with the members of the business community of Arizona that we now have provided a resolution to the problem that we have been faced with.”