Raul Ruiz actually said...

"While I empathize with the concerns of the villages, I understand that there are serious concerns that enactment of these legislations could have sweeping and harmful impacts to the forest and the eco..."

"Thank you Mr. Chairman. As always, I want to thank our witnesses here today for taking time to testify and to help us understand your views on these bills."

"Prepared statement of"

"The new land, which the Tribe holds in fee status, will ensure that they will finally have a permanently protected homeland on which they can plan for future generations."