On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
Their ancestors are buried there. And I hope you understand that as well, that when you have people buried, it becomes hallowed ground.
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congress.govTheir ancestors are buried there. And I hope you understand that as well, that when you have people buried, it becomes hallowed ground.
Haaland stresses the sacredness of burial sites for Native Americans.
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