Al Franken actually said...

"Carcieri created a lot of uncertainty for Tribes partitioning to the place in the trust, and this is a problem for all Tribes."

"We must protect the rights of Native Americans and their sovereignty."

"The land into trust process is extremely important to Tribes across the Country."

"If all federally-recognized tribes were eligible to have land taken into trust, is it fair to say that that would simplify the trust acquisition process?"