On the recordSeptember 17, 2013
In closing, let me say that the situation in Michigan, as I mentioned, is unrelated to this. There is no legal precedent, and there is no congressional action to guide the decisions of courts, which has been the case with the Tohono O'odham decision and with the casino in the West Valley. Let me just say, this is about fairness. This is about Congress upholding its word. This is not about reservation shopping. It's not about offsite gaming. It is not about a gentlemen's agreement. And it is totally and entirely about an act that was taken 25 years ago, upholding that act, making a tribe whole, and not opening up a Pandora's box in which litigation will continue to proceed once this legislation goes forward. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
