Deb Haaland said "I know that it's just on public lands, not on tribal lands. And so tribes should continue to move forward with their operations." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 22, 2021

I know that it's just on public lands, not on tribal lands. And so tribes should continue to move forward with their operations.

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Democratic · New Mexico

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Haaland clarifies that the pause on leases does not affect tribal lands.

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