Barack Obama actually said...

Because of unfortunate congressional action in the 1950s, the Lumbee Indians have been deprived of the ability other non-federally recognized tribes enjoy to seek federal acknowledgment through administrative means.

Context

Obama highlights the historical injustice faced by the Lumbee Indians regarding federal recognition.

04/30/2009

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