On the recordNovember 4, 2022
to develop an agenda that works for tribal communities because Washington can't and shouldn't dictate a policy agenda for Indian Country. Tribal nations do better when they make their own decisions.
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Obama emphasized the importance of tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
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