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On the recordJuly 24, 2012
I think what we need to have the federal government in your case is to--excuse my French, but to butt out and to allow you to carry on your own business.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Andrews advocates for less federal intervention in Native American affairs.

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