On the recordNovember 13, 2013
These are not discretionary, they are mandatory. They are treaties. They are contracts.
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congress.govMark Begich: “These are not discretionary, they are mandatory. They are treaties. They are contracts.”
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Begich emphasizes the obligation to fulfill treaty commitments regarding Indian Health Services.
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