Political Quotes

Tom Udall: “It is important that Tribal sovereignty is respected and maintained while the existing laws and regulations are…”

On the recordJuly 27, 2011
It is important that Tribal sovereignty is respected and maintained while the existing laws and regulations are implemented.
Said by
Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Udall stresses the need to respect Tribal sovereignty in gaming regulation.

Share

More from Tom Udall

Apr 30, 2024

It's unfortunate, but hardly surprising, that the Trump White House is now making highly misleading claims that the president is 'fighting for Indian Country,' on the eve of an election, when this administration's record is one of repeated…

congress.gov
Jul 26, 2021

I support a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region where democracies can thrive, with strong institutions, responsible actors, and close security, economic, and people-to-people ties.

congress.gov
Jul 28, 2021

Water is life, and climate change is threatening the heart of rural communities.

congress.gov
Apr 30, 2024

As vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, representing 23 Tribes in New Mexico, I deeply respect Tribal leaders and Native communities and cannot stand idly by when the Trump administration tries to rewrite President…

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation