Joe Courtney actually said...

As the Congressman for eastern Connecticut, which has experienced impact that tribal recognition can result in, I speak for the vast majorit...

I think that many were frustrated by the process, in terms of how opaque it was, the fact that it took a long time.

I think this hearing is, I think, a very important one for our Nation.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for starting sort of the opening bell here for the next reauthorization effort...