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Tim Kaine: “But it was scrutiny of the historic records and academic materials and oral folklore of the tribe members themselves.”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
But it was scrutiny of the historic records and academic materials and oral folklore of the tribe members themselves.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine explains the basis for recognizing Virginia tribes involved historical and academic scrutiny.

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