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On the recordMarch 22, 2010
If the United States Government had its way, I would not be chief, and there would not be a Cherokee Nation.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Cole reflects on Chief Mankiller's impact on tribal sovereignty.

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