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Mary Peltola: “Washington, DC needs native people now more than ever.”

Featuring: Mary Peltola, Democratic | Former U.S. House Representative, Alaska At-Large

Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) at National Congress of American Indians

Published February 17, 2024 | Video Starts at 00:16

It's always wonderful to see native people no matter where we are. And it's especially really good to see you here in DC. I have said this a number of times, but I really feel that Washington, DC needs native people now more than ever. So thank you for being here. You know, this is, I think, the third time that I'm spending time with you in three days. (00:16–00:21)

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Asserts that Washington, DC currently has a significant need for native people.

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