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On the recordApril 6, 2011
We have deliberately turned from the paternal policies of the past to ones that emphasize respect for native decision-making.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka highlights a shift from paternalism to respecting native decision-making.

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