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Tom Cole: “When you, the members of Congress, swear allegiance to the Constitution, you are swearing an allegiance to Indian…”

On the recordMay 16, 2017
When you, the members of Congress, swear allegiance to the Constitution, you are swearing an allegiance to Indian sovereignty whether you know it or not.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Cole emphasizes Congress's obligation to recognize Indian sovereignty.

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