04/29/2009
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"So we really appreciate the contributions that all of you and the panel have made."
"At the time, President Grover Cleveland characterized America's conduct as an 'act of war' against the Native Hawaiian people."
"The United States has federally recognized more than 560 Indian tribes."
"I absolutely agree. I would agree with the statements that have been made before me that the United States has authority to legislate in behalf of Native peoples."