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On the recordMarch 24, 2009
this idea that you have to give up part of your sovereignty to get some of it is really incredibly offensive.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Cole criticizes the requirement for tribes to relinquish sovereignty for federal recognition.

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