Cynthia Lummis actually said...

"It is a great discussion, considering the importance during this time, these recessionary times."

"Has the Department produced an analysis of what tribes and tribal lands are affected by the Carcieri decision?"

"Do you think that this legislation that we are looking at now impacts those previously negotiated matters under the Indian Claims Settlement Act?"

"Isn't Congress still able as the legislative arm of government to recognize a specific tribe and authorize the Secretary to take lands into trust on behalf of that tribe?"