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.

Context

McCain emphasized the sovereignty of recognized Indian tribes.

04/03/2019

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