But, I want to be clear--the Lumbee do NOT want recognition on the backs of other tribes.
This federal recognition for Virginia's native peoples is long overdue.
I very much appreciate the opportunity to be here to talk about this important recognition of Virginia tribes.
It is time the government of the United States finally recognizes them. I strongly urge your support for S. 1074.
We need to ensure that the Lumbee Tribe receives the recognition it deserves.
what we have put this tribe through is disgraceful.
Only recognition.
It is my hope that this Committee will move quickly to approve S. 1074.
The bill seeks to rectify this injustice by recognizing these tribes, six tribes that were situated in Eastern Virginia ...
Congress has the power to recognize Native American Tribes. And it has exercised this power in the past.
I am proud of Virginia's recognized Indian Tribes and their contributions to our Commonwealth.