John McCain actually said...

The recognition of an Indian Tribe by the Federal Government is just that, the recognition that there is a sovereign entity with governmental authority which predates the U.S. Constitution, and with which the Federal Government has established formal relations.

Context

McCain emphasizes the sovereign status of federally recognized Indian Tribes.

09/12/2012

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