Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
We're not here to hear excuses of inaction of the federal agencies, but to hear the aspirations of tribes.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski emphasizes the need to focus on tribal aspirations rather than federal inaction.

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