12 Quotes by Tex Hall

We have to get down to the brass tacks. If this is going to move, we, as tribal leaders, have got to put a (settlement) figure in this bill. Right now, it's blank. We can't leave it blank.

If we can start saving hours ... we can start saving lives.

My thought is they're (NCAA) not going to listen unless you talk to the tribes,

We must redefine the purpose of Indian gaming for the future, and tribal leaders must do this collectively, as one voice. As my leadership at NCAI comes to a close, I will continue to work with the new leadership to preserve our sovereignty, because that is the strength of Indian Country for our future generations.

The real message we need to take away from this is that the Seminole Tribe's decision was exactly that a decision made by the tribe itself. ... That is all that we have ever wanted. No one consulted us about the Cleveland Indians logo, the Redskins name.

We are very pleased to have Mr. Colbert join us as president and CEO. J.D. Colbert brings a strong record of success in the executive positions that he has held in banking and Indian country. We believe that he is a great fit for our organization and we look forward to exciting accomplishments under his leadership.

Everybody knows that all the records aren't there. So why spend money when you're not going to get a real, true, accurate accounting?

This is not our first rodeo on an EIS. We've been through a few of these. We know what the process is. I'm a little concerned. It almost makes me say, you should start all over, and do it right, because this process has not included the tribe.

It was given by the French, ... It means 'snake.'