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

Editor's note · Context

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

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