Tim Kaine actually said...

The second reason is a more sinister reason.

I am here today because recognition of these Tribes by the Federal Government is long overdue.

I commend the committee for giving its time and attention to the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act.

Congress has the power to recognize these Tribes. It has exercised this power in the past, and it should exercise this power again with resp...