06/14/2009
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"the aspirations it affirms--including the respect for the institutions and rich cultures of Native peoples--are one[s] we must always seek to fulfill."
"I had decided to change the position of the U.S. to one of supporting the UN Declaration."
"I am confident they will serve the American people well, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead."
"The United States condemns this attack on civilians."