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On the recordJuly 22, 1998
we just do not know what the figures actually are, according to what the staff tells me. The gentleman has certain figures. We are trying to get the figures from the proper authorities so that we are in a position to do justice to the tribes that the gentleman has as well as the other tribes.
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Sidney Yates
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the need for accurate figures related to tribal matters.

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