Sen. Cantwell Statement on Washington, DC Football Team Announcing Name Change
July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following statement on July 13 in response to the Washington, D.C. football team's announcement that the franchise will change its name:
"Native Americans deserve our respect. Changing the Washington, D.C. football team name is the right thing to do.
"Many Native Americans and Alaska Natives are not just fans of NFL teams; Tribes partner and greatly contribute to NFL teams' success. For examp . . .
"Native Americans deserve our respect. Changing the Washington, D.C. football team name is the right thing to do.
"Many Native Americans and Alaska Natives are not just fans of NFL teams; Tribes partner and greatly contribute to NFL teams' success. For examp . . .