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Rob Bishop: “It is arrogant on the part of this legislation, given that tribal nations were given, rightfully so, under the…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2018
It is arrogant on the part of this legislation, given that tribal nations were given, rightfully so, under the Constitution, the ability to be sovereign and, more importantly, the ability to consult, confer, and reach consensus with the Federal Government.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

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Bishop criticizes legislation undermining tribal sovereignty and consultation rights.

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