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remarks by the president at tribal nations conference by president barack obama (excerpt) this speech was given by president barack obama on september 26, 2016. the tribal nations conference brings together tribal leaders to interact with federal government officials to address issues important to tribal leaders. mellon auditorium washington, d c. 3:52 p.m. edt (1) hello, everybody. thank you. thank you. (applause.) welcome to the eighth white house tribal nations conference. and what an amazing honor, and what a kind gesture for the honor song and the blanket and the hat. i have to say that im very glad that you also have a blanket for michelle so she doesnt steal mine. (laughter.) she would, too. im just saying. (laughter.) but that was very moving, and is a reminder of the great friendships that weve developed over the last eight years. (2) so ive been proud of what weve been able to do together. we havent solved every issue. we havent righted every wrong. but together, weve made significant progress in almost every area. (3) together, weve permanently protected sacred lands for future generations. weve restored more than 22 select the correct answer. which excerpt best demonstrates obamas commitment to preserving tribal land? a. \i know that many of you have come together across tribes and across the country to support the community at standing rock. and together, youre making your voices heard.\ (paragraph 4) b. \even after my time in this office comes to an end, im going to be standing alongside you because i believe that, yes, our progress depends in part on who sits in the oval office, and whether theyre setting the right priorities, but lasting progress depends on all of us, not just who the president is.\ (paragraph 8) c. \because we believe that all our native youth deserve a future as bright as any american child, without having to leave the land of their fathers and mothers.\ (paragraph 7) d. \together, weve permanently protected sacred lands for future generations. weve restored more than 428,000 acres of tribal homelands to their original owners.\ (paragraph 3)

Explanation:

To determine the excerpt showing Obama's commitment to preserving tribal land, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Discusses supporting the Standing Rock community, not directly about preserving tribal land.
• Option B: Talks about progress after his presidency, not land preservation.
• Option C: Focuses on native youth's future without leaving their land, but not on active preservation efforts.
• Option D: Explicitly mentions permanently protecting sacred lands and restoring tribal homelands, directly demonstrating commitment to preserving tribal land.

Answer:

D. "Together, we've permanently protected sacred lands for future generations. We've restored more than 428,000 acres of tribal homelands to their original owners." (paragraph 3)