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

Affirming the sovereignty of recognized Indian tribes and their relationship with the U.S. government.

05/18/1994

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