Martin Heinrich actually said...

"I think that really gets to the heart of why this issue is important."

"I think that, you know, when that is going well, I think BIA deserves credit for making that a priority."

"Would you say that amending how we deal with long-term leasing, particularly with respect to this legislation, would be much more consistent with self-determination as a policy?"

"It is crucial that any such proposal be entirely optional to Indian tribes, and to determine whether they wish to participate in such an initiative."