Ron Wyden actually said...

These bills are necessary to enable the tribes to exercise their authority as sovereign entities and to write historical wrongs.

Restoring these tribes' homelands so that they can exercise their sovereignty is very important to these tribes.

When tribes are empowered, they create jobs for Indians and non-Indians alike.

Without land, a tribe cannot properly grow its economy, retain its cultural or religious heritage, or protect the interests of its members.