On the recordAugust 5, 2009
This legislation provides parity. It enables Hawaii's indigenous people to establish a government-to-government relationship with the United States.
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congress.govThis legislation provides parity. It enables Hawaii's indigenous people to establish a government-to-government relationship with the United States.
Akaka explains the purpose of the legislation for Native Hawaiians.
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