Political Quotes

On the recordJune 10, 2009
Thus, it seems right on this day that we begin the Congressional process that all Native Hawaiians be recognized as indigenous people of Hawaii.
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Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii

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Abercrombie advocates for recognizing Native Hawaiians as indigenous people during a significant cultural celebration.

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