On the recordMay 16, 2012
the old definition is based on this notion of dependency, it is based on this notion of incompetency, that we are wards of a guardian.
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congress.govTom Udall: “the old definition is based on this notion of dependency, it is based on this notion of incompetency, that we are wards…”
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Senator Udall critiques the outdated perception of tribal trust relationships.
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