07/10/1996
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"I am strongly committed to building a more effective day-to-day working relationship reflecting respect for the rights of self-government due the sovereign tribal governments."
"The United States Government has a unique legal relationship with Native American tribal governments as set forth in the Constitution of the United States."
"I am pleased to appoint Jack Watson to join Ambassador Perkins as the U.S. representatives on this momentous occasion."
"We must continue to be committed to greater intergovernmental communication and cooperation."