Raul Ruiz actually said...

"This bill will weaken tribal self-determination and strengthen politicians' self-interest."

"It would take away the option for tribes to rightfully petition the government for Federal recognition in a more open, objective, scientific, evidence-based and transparent process."

"Eliminating the process and putting it in the hands of a hyper-partisan, dysfunctional Congress is counter-intuitive to the goals of transparency, consistency, and integrity."

"In essence, the bill will disempower legitimate tribal groups and empower politicians, specifically the Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee and the Speaker of the House."