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Daniel Akaka: “Tribes have never been opposed to contributing to the well-being of the Country or doing their fair share.”

On the recordJune 13, 2012
Tribes have never been opposed to contributing to the well-being of the Country or doing their fair share.
Said by
Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Akaka states that tribes support national welfare while maintaining their sovereignty.

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