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Brian Schatz: “Hawaii is the homeland. Hawaii is not an insular area. It is the 50th State.”

On the recordMay 2, 2023
Hawaii is the homeland. Hawaii is not an insular area. It is the 50th State.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing Hawaii's importance and need for defense like any other state.

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