Byron Dorgan: “These issues are vital to the long-term development of tribes as self-sufficient governments.”

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.

The efficiencies that would be driven from a non-profit corporation...would provide funding as well for excellent and stable and professional management.

I know the word 'privatization' has been used. I did not use it.

You know, I do not know that I can offer you much advice except to say we have painted ourselves into a fiscal policy corner.