Kay Hagan actually said...

"Federal recognition is about more than federal resources and creating economic development opportunities for this community. It is about tribal identity and fairness."

"They have lived along the Lumbee River since before our Nation was founded."

"Despite generations of uninterrupted self-governing, the Lumbee still have not received full recognition by the Federal Government."

"The Lumbees have a longstanding history of functioning like an Indian tribe and being recognized as such by State and local authorities."