Barack Obama actually said...

this conference will provide leaders from the 565 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with the President and representatives from the highest levels of his Administration.

Context

Press Release - President Obama Announces 2011 White House Tribal Nations Conference

10/23/2011

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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