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Navajo Nation president endorses Barack Obama

Reported by: Alyssa Pivirotto
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Last Update: 9/18 1:14 pm

The leader of the nation’s largest Native American tribe endorsed Senator
Barack Obama Thursday.

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr. addressed tribal leaders from
across the country saying, "I am honored today to stand before you, as the
elected leader of the Navajo people, to introduce the next president of the
United States-Barack Obama”.

Among the group of tribal leaders who gathered at the Indian Pueblo Culture
Center included New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Governor Richardson
has been a strong supporter of Senator Obama's bid for the presidency and a
friend and advocate for the Navajo people.

Senator Obama met with tribal leaders in June and August this year in
Albuquerque.

President Shirley ended his remarks by saying, "I ask you all to join me in
turning out the Native vote for Barack Obama this November. Let's together
fight for the health and wellbeing of our people."