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Daniel Inouye: “I have seen that in many parts of Indian country, the economic and social conditions are equally as dire as those found…”

On the recordApril 28, 2010
I have seen that in many parts of Indian country, the economic and social conditions are equally as dire as those found in 'lesser developed countries' around the world.
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

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Inouye highlights the dire conditions in Indian country compared to lesser developed countries.

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