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On the recordJune 22, 2011
they should be investing those dollars in things that they want to do for their tribes, rather than for lawyers and in court.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall emphasizes tribes should prioritize funding for their needs over legal fees.

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