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On the recordDecember 7, 2021
Tribal governments are American governments, too, and that as such, they are no less worthy of our trust, respect and dignity.
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic · Nevada

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Affirming the legitimacy and trustworthiness of tribal governments.

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