Congress has consistently recognized Native Hawaiians as the indigenous once-sovereign people of the State of Hawaii.
Brian Schatz: “Congress has consistently recognized Native Hawaiians as the indigenous once-sovereign people of the State of Hawaii.”
On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
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Schatz states Congress's recognition of Native Hawaiians' sovereignty.
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