We must have a policy that embodies the best consultation practices available, responds to the needs of tribal leaders to be more engaged in policy development and promotes more responsible decision making on issues affecting American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
Don Young emphasizes the importance of a formal consultation policy for tribal leaders.
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