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On the recordOctober 27, 2015
I think there is a lot of talk. And what happens is, on issues important to Indian country, that we end up dealing with issues of either ideological convenience, or of convenience as to who is able to grease the process the best.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the need for action over rhetoric regarding issues affecting Indian country.

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