Tom Cole actually said...

"Tribes have used their trust lands to build community facilities such as schools, health centers and housing that served their tribal members."

"This bill creates certainty for tribal government that wish to use their lands for economic development and other tribal purposes."

"Enacting H.R. 375 would restore clarity and stability for all federally recognized tribes, regardless of their date of recognition."

"I would respectfully urge the Committee to try to move H.R. 375 through the House."