Franks, Hon. Trent, a Representative in Congress from the State of Arizona.

Studies by Dr. Charles Sanchez and Dr. John Chesley of the University of Arizona have shown no threat to the Colorado River by mining this uranium.

My opposition is not an anti-tribe initiative; I harbor absolutely no ill will toward the Tohono O'odham people or the Nation.

If the Tohono O'odham Nation's plan succeeds, no tribal compact will be safe from such duplicity in the future.

I just want to point out that there is no ill will in my heart whatsoever toward the Tohono O'odham people.

The fundamental bedrock that defines our Republic is the rule of law.

My opposition is not an anti-tribe initiative--I harbor absolutely no ill-will toward the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Ultimately, I would just suggest to you that the record in Arizona is very clear: The tribe was part of a legal compact, and this breaks that compact very directly.

It troubles me to see this happening, to tell you the truth.

I have never been fond of gaming. Everyone knows that.

In my heart of hearts, I believe if this happens, in about half a dozen years, Arizona will be a full-scale gaming state.