Political Quotes

The passage of this legislation would also set a dangerous precedent for sacred sites.

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.

To me, the people, the first people of this country, the Native Americans, we are second-class citizens still.

My amendment would prevent this bill from creating a situation where the agency is required to decide on permits before the applicants have had a chance to go through environmental reviews. Without my amendment, this bill will force the…