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On the recordOctober 24, 2011
We respect sovereignty. We respect State sovereignty and we respect the Indian Nation's sovereignty.
Said by
Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton discusses the respect for state and tribal sovereignty in his proposed legislation.

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