“What ends up happening is they basically beat each other up and use a lot of resources. When it comes time to run in the general election, Republicans have a little bit of an edge because they don't have to worry about the primary first.”
“If it's available when we're ready, we'll certainly take a look at it. The rules are rigorous and we can only do what's allowed in the laws by the state, so whatever is allowed at that point is what we'll do.”
“If there was another way to make the money ... whatever it takes to allow this tribe or any tribe not to be under the gun looking for federal government funds - most tribes and tribal chairmen would do that. Everyone wants to regulate Indian gaming, but not non-Indian gaming. Why is that? That's the question.”
“He's a real estate guy from Detroit. He's a black man who is a big-time philanthropist who does a lot with Optimist Clubs and churches. He's a real neat guy.”
“We certainly don't have the struggle that our brothers and sisters down in Connecticut have, where you have legislators and an attorney general that are out of touch as far as Indian rights are concerned. It's certainly a long struggle, I know. I hope they make it. I know they deserve it.”
“The legislators unanimously voted on support for our federal recognition and urged the federal delegation to help us get federal recognition. That's tremendous.”
