Doc Hastings actually said...

While understanding these concerns, I kept, and am keeping, an open mind on the recommendations of the President's Commission.

the identical bills introduced by Representative Doc Hastings and Senator Maria Cantwell, beginning in the 108th Congress

Any statements to the contrary are clearly an attack on Congress' plenary authority over Indians.

This is an immensely important decision, and I think that it is the responsibility obviously of this Committee and this Congress to try to s...