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Diane Watson: It was now time that the native population be full participants.

On the recordJuly 28, 2009
It was now time that the native population be full participants.
Said by
Diane Watson
California

Editor's note · Context

Watson emphasizes the need for native Fijians to participate fully in their society.

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