"But it is unreasonable to expect Congress to simply ignore such concerns and fast-track this legislation without considering the effects of these bills."
"Let us be clear about what this legislation will do."
"This legislation would very bluntly overturn the Supreme Court decision from February."
"This may strike many on both sides of the aisle as going too far and greatly overstepping a direct answer to the Carcieri decision."
"I want to say at the outset that I not only respect their views but certainly am deeply moved by their stories."
"I am here to oppose these measures because of my respect for the principles of sovereignty and the practical impact of land into trust."
"Congress has this responsibility, and it should take back control."
"The current process is lawless."
"I hope they will reform the process on their own."
"I believe either the Department of the Interior or the Congress has to clarify what is meant by that term, 'Federal jurisdiction'."
"In my view, that issue would be mooted if it adopted the recommendation that I have made, which is that it take back authority for all of these fee into trust decisions."
"I think everyone testifying, pro and con, has referred to it as a fix. It is a quick fix that in the long term may do more harm than good."