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Al Franken: I believe it is our job to go to our caucuses and tell them because we are the only ones that hear this testimony from…

On the recordMarch 8, 2016
I believe it is our job to go to our caucuses and tell them because we are the only ones that hear this testimony from Indian Country about our Native people.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes the responsibility of senators to communicate Native issues to their caucuses.

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