"It is time to put aside accusations from the past. It is time to let go of hard feelings left over from unproved allegations. It is time to do everything in our power to ensure quality education for future generations.
We are the proud Sioux nation, and we have battled for our position.
The NCAA was formed to eliminate gambling by players, coaches and referees participating in college sports. The association serves its purpose; it does not need to be brought in to judge whether the Fighting Sioux nickname is a compliment or an insult. There probably are as many different opinions about that as there are Sioux."
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