Every allegation that has been made about my nation, every falsehood and every accusation about the integrity of how the nation has conducted itself in the pursuit of its replacement lands has been soundly rejected by the Federal courts.
Grijalva defends the Tohono O'odham Nation against false allegations and court rulings.
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