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U.S. Code as of:
01/02/2006
Section 3701. Findings
The Congress finds and declares that -
(1) the United States and Indian tribes have a government to
government relationship;
(2) the United States has a trust responsibility to protect,
conserve, utilize, and manage Indian agricultural lands
consistent with its fiduciary obligation and its unique
relationship with Indian tribes;
(3) Indian agricultural lands are renewable and manageable
natural resources which are vital to the economic, social, and
cultural welfare of many Indian tribes and their members; and
(4) development and management of Indian agricultural lands in
accordance with integrated resource management plans will ensure
proper management of Indian agricultural lands and will produce
increased economic returns, enhance Indian self-determination,
promote employment opportunities, and improve the social and
economic well-being of Indian and surrounding communities.
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