Tom Udall actually said...

"the old definition is based on this notion of dependency, it is based on this notion of incompetency, that we are wards of a guardian."

"the question of the Federal Government's responsibility to Tribes is worth examining."

"there was a period in history where the Supreme Court was really a champion in terms of Native rights and now it has turned the other way."

"I think it is important to hold this hearing, a very important hearing for Indian Country."