On the recordJanuary 17, 2018
That's not meaningful consultation. That's what I've heard over and over again where they have Native American interest or they invite a Native American to a room just to check a box.
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congress.govRaul Ruiz: “That's not meaningful consultation. That's what I've heard over and over again where they have Native American interest…”
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Ruiz criticizes superficial efforts at tribal consultation, calling for genuine engagement.
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