This is the first time in recent history that we are able to advance a resolution that condemns the government and that doesn't recognize the elections, the sham elections that just took place in Venezuela.
Cook highlights a significant resolution against Venezuela's government and its elections.
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I want to express my support for H.R. 375 and H.R. 312 because they bring all tribes, including the Mashpee Tribe, onto an even footing with all the other tribes for having land acquired in trust under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934.
I hope the Chairman might join me in requesting a briefing from the Departments of the Interior and Justice to advance our efforts to help bring about a positive resolution to the missing, murdered Indigenous women crisis.
I think it is incumbent upon all sectors of the U.S. Government to really advocate on why our partnership is much more important to a lot of these countries than some of the partnerships that they have sought.
The Department of Justice has emphasized making law enforcement in Indian Country a priority because American Indians are victims of violent crimes at rates higher than the general population.
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