Tribes Quotes
We would hope that the final for m of any legislation would take into consideration the compacts we have already negotiated, settlement agreement we have reached, and all the work that has gone into this project by tribes, the city and the state.
- Tom Shields
We were poor, almost totally dependent on the federal government for subsistence. And that's not good for a people to have to depend on someone else. It tears at your spirit. And this is what Indian tribes have gone through throughout the history of this country. Gaming is helping us out of that mentality and now we're helping ourselves and that's exciting.
- Chief Joyce Dugan
We respect the right of Native American tribes to operate commercial enterprises, and the right of licensed distributors to supply them with legal products. But in conducting commerce with non-Native American consumers, everyone in the supply chain should play by the same rules, including collecting state and local taxes.
- James Calvin
We honor those noble tribal nations, towns, bands, clans and families uprooted from their ancient and beloved homelands. The revered societies of these five honored tribes stand today as precious legacies to their descendants. We remember the countless Native American ancestors whose remains lie within this soil, and especially those who perished on the forced removal. We, the citizens of Arkansas, honor you and hold you in remembrance.
- Joy Simmons
We have not gotten information from any group that represents Irish or (anyone of) Irish ancestry ... that they believe that image is hostile and/or abusive. On the other hand, we had a lot of input from Native American tribes across the country that they believe the imagery at Florida State and other schools is (offensive).
- Charlotte Westerhaus
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