For more than 200 years, Congress, the executive branch, and the Supreme Court have recognized certain legal rights and protections for America's indigenous people. It's the moral and legal responsibility of Congress to reaffirm a political relationship with the native peoples of Hawaii, and H.R. 2314 will achieve this purpose.
Jared Polis: “For more than 200 years, Congress, the executive branch, and the Supreme Court have recognized certain legal rights and…”
On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
Editor's note · Context
The speaker is advocating for the passage of H.R. 2314 to reaffirm rights for indigenous peoples.
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