My predecessor, Senator Mark Hatfield, who I had the pleasure of interning for way back in the 1970s, led the efforts in the Senate to restore the first of our tribes' sovereignty.
Jeff Merkley: “My predecessor, Senator Mark Hatfield, who I had the pleasure of interning for way back in the 1970s, led the efforts in…”
On the recordFebruary 15, 2022
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Merkley honors Senator Hatfield's role in restoring tribal sovereignty.
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