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Lisa Murkowski: “I rise today to join in a colloquy with fellow Alaska Senator Ted Stevens to honor a giant of the Alaska Native rights…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2008
I rise today to join in a colloquy with fellow Alaska Senator Ted Stevens to honor a giant of the Alaska Native rights and Native corporation movement, and an individual who has served his State and Nation for decades with great distinction, Mr. Willie ``Iggiagruk'' Hensley.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Honoring Willie Hensley for his contributions to Alaska Native rights and service.

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