On the recordJune 10, 2009
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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congress.govIt seems right on this day that we begin the Congressional process that all Native Hawaiians be recognized as indigenous people of Hawaii.
Abercrombie emphasizes the importance of recognizing Native Hawaiians as indigenous.
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