02/06/2012
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"It is a fact that Virginia in the past had race laws which regulated the activity of Virginia Indians."
"I respectfully ask the Committee to work with me to bring this legislation to the Senate floor."
"For these reasons, I strongly believe that recognition for these six Virginia tribes is justified based on principles of dignity and fairness."
"The federal recognition process has been fraught with challenges that need to be addressed."