On the recordDecember 9, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I want to begin by acknowledging what my friend said. I appreciate Mr. Thornberry and him working with us. This is a long and complex issue. I will just say, we don't see the 1923 Supreme Court decision is where it started. We think it goes back to an earlier period where the tribes did not ever agree to give up their reservation land. They want an opportunity to be able to repurchase what they think was taken from them, if it should become available on the market. I thank my friends again for working with me and look forward to continuing that process. I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1600
