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On the recordMarch 14, 2012
the Department will not, and I think I am quoting you accurately now, David, will not allow 'legalistic interpretations of the law to stand in the way of extending basic Indian rights.'
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall praises the Department's commitment to basic Indian rights.

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