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John McCain: I respect tribal sovereignty. I do not respect people who refuse to sit down and at least listen to something that could…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
I respect tribal sovereignty. I do not respect people who refuse to sit down and at least listen to something that could help the tribe itself enormously, economically.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for dialogue with the San Carlos Apache tribe regarding economic opportunities.

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