I rise today to speak about today's guest chaplain, the Reverend Elizabeth Evans Hagan, Senior Pastor at Washington Plaza Baptist Church in Reston, VA. I am pleased to welcome Reverend Hagan and her husband, Kevin, to the United States…

I am committed to trying to make this policy work, at the same time to reduce the frictions that are causing it problems.

It is all about the beer.

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

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

I ask to speak on the bill I send to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The measure will be appropriately referred.

I am introducing this bill today in response to a recent Supreme Court holding that invalidated the provisions of what has become known as the Stolen Valor Act of 2006. The Supreme Court decision regarded a place in the Stolen Valor Act…

I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded.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

I ask to speak on an amendment I have sent to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Amendments are not in order at this time, but it can be submitted.

I believe it is appropriate for them to finally receive the federal recognition that has been denied for far too long.

Thank you, Mr. President. I thank the Parliamentarian for that clarification. (The remarks of Mr. Webb pertaining to the introduction of S. 3372 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')

I am a sponsor of the Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011.

Support for these six Virginia tribes has been voiced many times during the 15 years since they began seeking federal recognition.

It is a fact that Virginia in the past had race laws which regulated the activity of Virginia Indians.

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.

the rigid nature of the administrative recognition process has been a source of delay, frustration and a lingering sense of unfairness.

I respectfully ask the Committee to work with me to bring this legislation to the Senate floor.

However, the administrative process which is the specific topic of your hearing today, is subject to unreasonable delays, lacks clear guidance and is expensive.

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

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

I would say this is one of those moments we will look back on clearly as a historic turning point.

Yet during that visit, one could clearly see the promise of a different future.

It is a comprehensive, commonsense piece of legislation, and I am confident we can put this together on a bipartisan basis in order to save the integrity and the value of the best GI Bill that our country has ever seen.

Schools of all kinds must be held accountable. They cannot be allowed to take advantage of our brave men and women.