Patrick McHenry actually said...

"My position on this bill is very straightforward. All groups seeking federal acknowledgement as Indian tribes should go through the administrative process at the Department of the Interior."

"It is unfair to existing Federally recognized tribes, such as the Eastern Band of Cherokee, who do not want to see its cultural identity undermined by legislation such as this today."

"the point that I think Congressman Shuler and I, as well as Congressman Jones, are making is that we have an established process, and what we would like to do is reform that process and make it work."

"All groups seeking Federal acknowledgement as Indian tribes should go through the administrative process of the Department of the Interior."