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Brian Schatz: “One of the fundamental trust and treaty obligations to tribal nations is to protect the public safety on their lands.”

On the recordMay 21, 2024
One of the fundamental trust and treaty obligations to tribal nations is to protect the public safety on their lands.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Schatz emphasizes the U.S. obligation to ensure safety in tribal areas.

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