Byron Dorgan: “This would go a long way in expediting construction projects and ensuring the maximum number of workers in Indian…”

I think what Governor Engler indicated is the most important point, and that is the stability of funding for a project of this type is essential.

Tribes ceded close to 200 million acres of land during the treaty-making and removal periods prior to 1881.

I do not support privatization. I told you what I do support and why.

I just want to say that I am concerned about the court's decision in Carcieri and the impact it may have on those tribes that were recognized after 1934.