Tony Cárdenas actually said...

"Tribes are inherently sovereign. This is a fact that was recognized by our founding fathers, and that is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution."

"No one cares more for Native American children more than their tribes and their Indian families."

"Child abuse is wrong, period. And, as a society, we must ensure our young ones are protected at all times."

"it is unfortunate that the responsibilities that the tribes take on for themselves sometimes don't come with equivalent funding opportunities"