Political Quotes

On the recordApril 6, 2011
One of the biggest challenges we face as Indian people today is overcoming the misconceptions of mainstream America.
Said by
Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Addressing challenges of misconceptions about Native Americans.

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