Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 351) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 351 Whereas on December 18, 1971, Public Law 92-203 (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) was enacted to settle long-standing issues of Alaska Native aboriginal land claims; Whereas the pioneering work of Alaska Native leaders has created a lasting legacy of professional and personal success; Whereas Alaska Native people have prospered from their own initiative and innovative approaches to fostering economic development through self-determination; Whereas Alaska Natives have produced a significant number of educated Alaska Natives who now serve in positions of leadership in the State of Alaska and beyond; Whereas Alaska Native people have risen to the challenge of independently and productively managing their aboriginal land, which has fostered sustainable businesses and created employment opportunities for the people of the United States, both across the country and globally; Whereas Alaska Native people continue to serve in positions of leadership in the State of Alaska and beyond; Whereas the dedication and enthusiasm of the next generation of Alaska Native leaders honors the previous generation of Alaska Native leaders who worked diligently to…”