Jim Webb: “At the pinnacle of this issue is China's growing military, diplomatic, and economic power.”

If the government is so repressive that it deliberately kills its own people--that is the standard where you say that government no longer has validity--then it does not matter how powerful that government is.

I strongly believe that recognition for these six Virginia Tribes is justified based on principles of dignity and fairness and historical necessity.

I would like to emphasize my personal belief that this particular situation with respect to Virginia is historically unique.

I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Virginia.