Akaka acknowledges Senator Begich's contribution during the meeting.
09/29/2009
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I would like to reiterate this Administration's commitment to the government-to-government relationship with tribes.
Overall, these policies of assimilation failed to meet the Federal trust responsibility to Native peoples.
I believe you will do the best you can, once confirmed.
From the Constitution, it is clear our Founding Fathers understood the sovereign authority of Tribal nations and their g...