In Case You Missed It: Rep. Gosar Exposes T.O. Dishonesty, Submits Litigation Discovery into Congressional Record

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) submitted a statement for the Congressional Record regarding the court case, State of Ariz. et al. v. Tohono O'odham Nation (T.O.). Court litigation was filed against T.O. after it announced its intention to acquire lands in trust for an off-reservation casino on a parcel of land in Glendale, Arizona.

"I submitted a statement for the official Congressional Record on the House floor in order to supplement the record on H.R. 308, the Keep the Promise Act. My statement explains the details of evidence that documents how T.O. acted immorally and covertly against its fellow tribes, the State of Arizona and the general public.

"The court case against T.O. and their dishonest actions to secretly build a casino in Phoenix was dismissed on the doctrine of sovereign immunity. In other words, the court ruled that the tribe cannot be sued in court because ... It can't be sued in court. The merits of the case were never addressed, and that is why Congress' oversight in these matters is so important.

"In order to remedy this situation I cosponsored H.R. 308, The Keep the Promise Act, which is narrowly crafted to address those claims that are shielded by T.O.'s assertion of sovereign immunity. Previous Court rulings demonstrate that Congress is the only institution that can hold T.O. accountable for its fraud, misrepresentation and broken promises.

"I believe it is important for the truth to be known. This incident and breach of trust has proven that T.O. can't be trusted in the future relative to business dealings, tribal matters and commercial relations. I urge Congress to resolve this issue in a timely manner and for the House to once again pass the Keep the Promise Act."

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