STATE OF THE NATION: HAPPINESS AND HEALTHINESS ARE FOUND IN MATURITY

September 4, 2010

Greetings. It is my honor and privilege to address you and inform you of the state of the Cherokee Nation. When I was inaugurated as principal chief 11 years ago, traditionalist Benny Smith admonished me to be a student of the Cherokee Nation and of the Cherokee people. I have done that each day since then and report to you now on the state of our nation, our progress and our challenges. I remember clearly when Benny Smith gave me that charge over a decade ago because I am concerned daily about our people, our families, our communities, and our Nation. But it is not only my concern; is it not the concern of all Cherokee patriots who want something better for ...

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