On the recordJune 10, 2009
Native Hawaiians, like American Indians and Alaska Natives, have an inherent sovereignty based on their status as indigenous native people.
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congress.govMazie Hirono: “Native Hawaiians, like American Indians and Alaska Natives, have an inherent sovereignty based on their status as…”
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Hirono asserts the inherent sovereignty of Native Hawaiians.
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