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On the recordMay 16, 2012
The Federal trust relationship that exists between the Federal Government and the Indian Tribe goes back to the very first days of this Country.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka emphasizes the historical significance of the Federal trust relationship with Indian Tribes.

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