I appreciate the concept. You have memos. They are not the same thing as statute.
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Bishop emphasizes the need for statutory clarity over memos regarding tribal recognition.
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Without this Board, without the structure we have in hand, those three goals--the economic success, the governmental stability, as well as the path to statehood--are going to be significantly retarded, if not eliminated.
The idea that they will be passed in the Senate or signed by a President is delusional, at best.
This hearing, as far as understanding truth of what went on, and coming up with a good history, is going to be invalid.
It was made possible by the sincere and genuine commitments made by both Democrats and Republicans to put aside politics, realize we were dealing with an unprecedented situation, and work for the betterment of the territory.





