On the recordSeptember 13, 2002
I support a motion to table the Dodd amendment. Let me say at the outset, though, that no one questions Senator Dodd's commitment to the Indian people of America. He has an exemplary voting record, and he has always been there when we needed help. My problem with his amendment is that there has been almost no input from tribes themselves, and in the past they have opposed any moratorium. We all know the problem that exists now with the recognition process. We all know it needs to be streamlined and needs to be changed. It is replete with problems. We have heard it over and over. We have had a couple hearings on this already in the Indian Affairs Committee, and we intend to take it up again.
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