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John Barrasso: “Congress must consider its solemn trust responsibility to the Tribes stemming from promise made under the Hellgate…”

On the recordMay 19, 2015
Congress must consider its solemn trust responsibility to the Tribes stemming from promise made under the Hellgate Treaty of 1855.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes Congress's obligation to honor treaty commitments to Native American Tribes.

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