James Lankford actually said...

"It is essential that we work together to address the challenges facing our tribes."

"I do appreciate the cooperation of the Committee in passing the bill to remove the Federal constraints that prevent the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma from freely buying and selling land they own but do not ..."

"That is a great asset to them for economic development and allows them to be able to diversify their tribe and also expand without the outdated, burdensome, antiquated belief that tribes need the Fede..."

"I guess the question is, given the transition out of D.C. into tribal leadership, they are able to make more of those decisions, how do you feel that is moving at this point?"