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Tom Coburn: “Recognizing Native Hawaiians as an Indian tribe and sovereign entity without participating in the standard federal…”

On the recordAugust 5, 2009
Recognizing Native Hawaiians as an Indian tribe and sovereign entity without participating in the standard federal recognition process sets a dangerous precedent, threatens the framework of our nation, and, above all, is unconstitutional.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Coburn argues that the bill is unconstitutional and poses a threat.

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