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“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordJuly 19, 2023
Moving forward, it is my hope that we can come together to acknowledge the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre and work to mend our history through reconciliation and mutual respect.
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota
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Senator Rounds expresses hope for reconciliation regarding the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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