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On the recordNovember 13, 2013
Our country's financial troubles are not really stemming from our obligations to Indian Country, and frankly, we're not doing a good job in fulfilling those obligations.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell emphasizes the government's failure to meet its obligations to Indian Country.

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