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On the recordJune 10, 2009
This bill was put forward in good faith on the basis of trying to establish legislatively a resolution of issues involving indigenous people.
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Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii

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Abercrombie emphasizes the bill's intention to resolve indigenous issues.

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