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Should the United States Abide by Its Treaties with Native American Tribes?
Pro (Yes)
Pro
"Hillary Clinton believes the United States has a sacred trust with Native Americans. She is committed to strengthening and building on the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes, and believes the United States should fulfill its treaty obligations and trust responsibilities to Tribal Nations. She believes we need to break down all the barriers that hold Native Americans back and build ladders of opportunity for all Native American people. That includes removing obstacles that contribute to addiction, high unemployment and poverty rates on many reservations. At the core of Clinton's agenda is a simple idea: every child in America should be able to live up to his or her God-given potential."
Source: 2016 Hillary for America, "Growing Together: Hillary Clinton's Vision for Building a Brighter Future for Native Americans," hillaryclinton.com (accessed July 12, 2016)
Pro
"Native American land & treaty rights often stand as the front line against government & corporate attempts to exploit the Earth's resources."
Source: Jill Stein, Twitter post, twitter.com, May 6, 2016
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No position found as of July 27, 2016.
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FORMER CANDIDATES
(Candidates who have withdrawn or who no longer meet our criteria appear below in black and white and in alphabetical order.)
Pro (Yes)
Pro
"Time and time again, our Native American brothers and sisters have seen the federal government break solemn promises, and huge corporations put profits ahead of the sovereign rights of Native communities. As President, I will stand with Native Americans in the struggle to protect their treaty and sovereign rights, advance traditional ways of life, and improve the quality of life for Native communities."
Source: Bernie Sanders, "Empowering Tribal Nations," berniesanders.com (accessed July 20, 2016)
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Withdrew on Feb. 20, 2016; no additional research done as of that date to determine candidate's position on this question.
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