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On the recordMay 17, 1928
The Government should not be required to adjudicate these claims of ancient origin unless there be such evidence of unmistakable merit in the claims as would create an obligation on the part of the Government to admit them to adjudication.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Message to the Senate Returning Without Approval S. 1480, An Act Authorizing Certain Indian Tribes and Bands, or Any...

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