Byron Dorgan: “We spent a long, long time and a lot of effort to put together the Tribal Law and Order Act.”

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

It is a travesty! Further, it is a problem that will continue to have negative impacts for generations to come.

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.

Senator Dorgan once said it takes four agencies and 49 steps. I think with the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, we say it is seven agencies and 100 steps.