07/20/2009
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"I believe it would be a major step forward toward fulfilling the promise of restoring tribal homelands first made by the Federal Government over 80 years ago."
"The federal government has a responsibility to uphold its commitments to tribal nations."
"Do you see this as a tool that would help Tribes with their self-determination, with their sovereignty, and with their ability to serve their citizens?"
"I think this is a good discussion to have and talk about the challenges. And I appreciate you, Mr. Chairman, bringing up climate change because it's occurring whether we want to deny it or not, it's h..."