Tom Cole said "The Indian Reorganization Act was meant to encourage tribal sovereignty and self-governance in order to build sustainable self-governing tribal communities." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 3, 2009

The Indian Reorganization Act was meant to encourage tribal sovereignty and self-governance in order to build sustainable self-governing tribal communities.

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Tom Cole

Republican · Oklahoma

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Cole explains the intent behind the Indian Reorganization Act.

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