Senate Democrats » Native Americans http://democrats.senate.gov Official news and legislative information from Democrats in the U.S. Senate. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Reid Statement On Passing Of Elouise Cobell http://democrats.senate.gov/2011/10/17/reid-statement-on-passing-of-elouise-cobell/ http://democrats.senate.gov/2011/10/17/reid-statement-on-passing-of-elouise-cobell/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:53:45 +0000 aaron https://democrats.senate.gov/?p=97386 Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today made the following statement on the passing of Elouise Cobell, for whom he recently co-sponsored legislation which would bestow upon her the Congressional Gold Medal for her perseverance in pursuit of justice for Native Americans:

“I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Elouise Cobell, a true champion for justice who improved the lives of American Indians across the country, including thousands in Nevada. Elouise was an extraordinary American who made countless contributions to our country, which is why I believe she deserves the highest honor Congress can bestow upon a civilian. Indian Country – and the entire country – has lost an inspiring leader.”

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