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Robert Martin: “No, I don't. How we look at this is it is a weakening of the standards that have been placed for all the tribes that are…”

On the recordApril 21, 2015
No, I don't. How we look at this is it is a weakening of the standards that have been placed for all the tribes that are recognized today, it is who we are.
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Robert Martin
Maryland

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Robert Martin opposes Congress determining tribal recognition standards, emphasizing the importance of existing standards.

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