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Nick Rahall: My purpose in supporting this legislation, however, is marked by the pressing need to keep our promise to Native…

On the recordSeptember 24, 2002
My purpose in supporting this legislation, however, is marked by the pressing need to keep our promise to Native Americans in South Dakota who need and deserve a safe and reliable water supply. That is my motive here, pure and simple. Native Americans deserve no less.
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Nick Rahall
West Virginia

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Discussing support for legislation related to the Dakota Water Project and Native American water supply needs.

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