Tony Cárdenas actually said...

"We are even reaching a point now we are talking to other tribes that have social work programs that have been successful."

"Mr. Black, I want to commend you for taking on a responsibility that at times must feel like a thankless job."

"I am concerned because some fringe groups are using the situation in Spirit Lake to make the case that tribes cannot manage their own affairs."

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