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John McCain: “If Congress remains silent, the Court will continue to fill the void with its current prevailing view that there is…”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2012
If Congress remains silent, the Court will continue to fill the void with its current prevailing view that there is nothing exceptional about Indian law and that there is nothing special to protect in the relationship between the U.S. and its Indian people.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for Congress to assert the uniqueness of Indian law.

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