Richard Burr actually said...

"To say the tribe has been here before would be an understatement. The Lumbee people have been seeking Federal recognition from Congress for over 130 years."

"This Committee's files are full of testimony, letters, reports, and other records which demonstrate beyond any shadow of a doubt that the Lumbee Tribe is worthy of full Federal recognition."

"This legislation is critical for the future of our indigenous peoples."

"the United States today is better prepared than ever before, to face a merging public health threats like the coronavirus."