Alex Padilla actually said...

"We are grateful to the efforts of Senator Padilla and Senator Feinstein to help us attain that goal while righting an historical wrong."

"Restoring these unceded lands to the stewardship of the Karuk Tribe is a long overdue moral imperative."

"This legislation would transfer administrative jurisdiction of the Katimiin and Ameekyaaraam land... to be held in trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe."

"I look forward to working with my colleagues to enact this bill as quickly as possible."