Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman Grijalva and Ranking Member Obernolte, as well as Majority Leader Hoyer and others, for working to bring this and several other commonsense bills serving Indian Country to the floor today. Though I think most folks are already in the holiday cheer, it was just a couple of weeks ago, in November, that we celebrated Native American Heritage Month. Last November, we were able to consider a number of bipartisan Tribal bills under suspension of the rules in recognition of this commemorative month and in honor of Tribal communities across this country. We must not only recognize and commemorate Native Americans, but we must act in Congress to reaffirm Tribal sovereignty, Tribal self- determination, and our own trust responsibilities to the Tribes. So, even though we are a couple of weeks off this time, I am thrilled that we could again dedicate House floor time to Tribal nations and communities. It is my hope that we can continue this tradition in the 118th Congress and beyond. I stand here today in support of S. 314, the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act. As Chair Grijalva noted, and Representative Obernolte seconded, we considered this bill in our committee in order to right a historical wrong. We heard directly from the Klamath Tribes' chairman about what this bill means to him and his people, and the importance of enacting it to finally truly acknowledge their self-determination and Tribal sovereignty.…”