"It is heartbreaking to see those same tools not being particularly effective in Indian Country."
"the casino itself has become a cultural center, a place of kind of understanding culture."
"Indian gaming is a vital part of many tribal economies."
"I think it is important to point out that where you look at casinos in Las Vegas, they are regulated by the State, maybe a little bit of control by Las Vegas."
"As Senator Heitkamp noted, many tribal governments use our gaming operations as both a gathering place for the community and a place to teach visitors about our history and culture."
"Can you tell me, are those kind of take it or leave it or are those negotiable?"
"I think allowing that flexibility for each tribe to craft that appraisal scheme how they deem best would probably be the best approach."
"It would be a travesty for that money to disappear and not be used."
"So you have requested modification, but there has been no response back."
"I think given how difficult it is right now to get something changed in statute, we need to continue to push for accommodation in the implementation process that we have."
"What a better way to encourage self-determination than to allow tribes to manage their own affairs."