Tim Kaine actually said...

"How can we commemorate their history and not recognize their existence? Now is the time to reconcile history."

"These factors in and of themselves don't necessarily mean tribal recognition is not warranted for the Lumbee or the six Virginia tribes."

"To begin, I want to thank the Chair for your leadership on this issue and your support for the Virginia tribes."

"Recognition of a tribe conveys a unique set of benefits, legal immunities and responsibilities."