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Daniel Inouye: “Although I do not personally support gaming, I served as the primary sponsor of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act because…”

On the recordMay 18, 2005
Although I do not personally support gaming, I served as the primary sponsor of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act because of the matter of sovereignty.
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii
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congress.gov
May 18, 2005

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Inouye discusses his support for the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act despite personal opposition to gaming.

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