You brought this to the attention of the committee early on. It was at the Reagan Defense Forum that we did set up a meeting with the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations, at your request and your leadership for the people of Hawaii.
John Garamendi: “You brought this to the attention of the committee early on. It was at the Reagan Defense Forum that we did set up a…”
On the recordJanuary 10, 2022
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Garamendi acknowledges Kahele's leadership in addressing concerns for Hawaii.
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