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On the recordMay 11, 2023
I think your actions have shown that, but I am just telling you that at the line level... understand that they have an obligation, under Federal law.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Schatz stresses the importance of understanding federal obligations at all levels.

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