Political Quotes

“All I want is for this Tribe in my district to simply have the same rights and the same opportunities as their counterparts at the Kickapoo Tribe of Texas facility in Eagle Pass, Texas, and what they deserve under a fair interpretation of IGRA, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Why should one Tribe be able to play bingo and another Tribe not be able to in the same State of Texas? Poverty and joblessness are a scourge in many communities across this country, but the consequences are especially dire on the reservation lands of the Native American peoples across this Nation. {time} 2145 This facility has already helped turn that tide of poverty away from my district, creating over 500 jobs, contributing $140 million in economic activity each year. But all of those benefits and more aren't just at risk if this bill doesn't pass. They are guaranteed to go away. So please join us today and stop that from happening, and please support this bill.”