Daniel Akaka actually said...

I am fighting for the native people of Hawaii to receive recognition and have the same rights as federally-recognized tribes.

Akaka advocates for recognition of native Hawaiian rights.

04/13/2011

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It creates a governing entity for Native Hawaiians.

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The United States committed itself to a process of reconciliation with the Native Hawaiian people.

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