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On the recordOctober 7, 2009
I don't want this to be a situation where this legislation that would bring, equity to the Sealaska people would be held hostage to a process that is certainly important, but it's also one that is very complicated, takes a great deal of time, and takes years.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski expresses concern about delaying Sealaska legislation due to complex processes.

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