On the recordFebruary 22, 2021
I will ensure that the Interior Department's decisions are based on science. I will honor the sovereignty of the Tribal Nations and recognize their part in America's story.
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congress.govDeb Haaland: “I will ensure that the Interior Department's decisions are based on science. I will honor the sovereignty of the Tribal…”
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Haaland pledges to prioritize science and Tribal Nations' sovereignty in her role.
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