John Barrasso actually said...

Obviously we hear, in a bipartisan way, Mr. Chairman, we hear concerns and complaints about how long it takes to get through the Federal ack...

Well, we want to make sure it is not going to take the Department as long to fix the process as it takes a Tribe to get through the process.

An administrative process for recognizing Indian tribes is preferable to a legislative process.

Recognition is not just a legal issue; it is a matter of dignity and respect.