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On the recordApril 14, 2019
I represent the Ocha people, and their Vice Chairman, Mr. Vernon Jose, once told me, yes, they call us to the table, but everybody has already eaten by the time we get there.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the need for meaningful consultation with Indigenous peoples.

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