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Department of the InteriorWashington, D.C. 2:11 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. Thank you, Assistant Secretary Newland, for that introduction. Please be seated. (Laughter.) And thanks for — thanks for all the Tribal leaders here. I want to say how much I appreciate your efforts for being here. You know, we’re grateful that you made the journey to have — we have an important conversation to have about things that matter most to — to your people. That’s why we’re here. It’s a simple proposition. When I became President, I promised my administration would prioritize respect for Tribal sovereignty…