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Tom Udall: Our sacred and cultural items are illegally being taken from our people, threatening the maintenance of our culture and…

On the recordOctober 30, 2017
Our sacred and cultural items are illegally being taken from our people, threatening the maintenance of our culture and tradition.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall emphasizes the impact of illegal removal of cultural items on traditions.

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