Jim Webb: “I have been in a number of meetings where each of you took us to the woodshed about needing to try harder.”

I agree. Well, let me ask Ms. Burkhalter because I am over my clock here.

The federal recognition process has been fraught with challenges that need to be addressed.

For these reasons, I strongly believe that recognition for these six Virginia tribes is justified based on principles of dignity and fairness.

I think we really need to work here in the Congress on having a clear, objective methodology that everyone can understand around the world.