Obama talks about Indians

Sen. Obama addresses Indian issues in NevadaSen. Barack Obama (D-Illinois) said he would meet regularly with tribal leaders if he were elected president.

At a campaign stop in Nevada, Manuel Couchum of the Te-Moak Tribe asked Obama what he would do to help tribal members. Obama said he would first address the "tragic history" between tribes and the U.S.

"We have not always abided by treaties. We have not always been honest and truthful in our dealings and that's something that's history that we have to acknowledge if we are going to be fair and honest about moving forward," he said.

Obama also said he the Bureau of Indian Affairs won't be the only entity that deals with tribes. He said the White House would create a relationship of "dignity and respect" with Indian Country.Comment:  Addressing Indians' "tragic history" is also known as "bitchin' and moanin' about the past" by some people.