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On the recordJune 24, 2009
There is no greater compliment to the sovereignty or autonomy of any tribe than an independent tribal justice system.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Highlighting the importance of tribal justice systems for tribal sovereignty.

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