"This decision affects many tribes across the nation, particularly those Indian tribes who have gained Federal recognition through the administrative process."
"H.R. 3742 enjoys bipartisan support in Congress with 24 co-sponsors from all parts of the country."
"It makes no sense to draw an arbitrary date for tribal recognition in order to enable the Secretary to put land into trust."
"Carcieri has the potential to become a revenue grab for states, and could cause them to call the status of tribal lands into question."
"I also would like to commend Senator Dorgan for his leadership on this issue in the Senate."
"the federal government's treatment of tribal nations over most of the last 200 years has often been reprehensible."
"I would be delighted if this Committee moved forward with either my bill, or Mr. Kildee's legislation, H.R. 3742."
"I do not see the energy legislation being enacted within the next few weeks."
"Congress did not intend that law to regulate fisheries."
"the administration can only do what it does under the authority of current law, and they can do quite a bit"
"This is a critical hearing, and we have had a number of panels come forward and clearly, it is a very contentious and emotional issue."