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On the recordJune 10, 2009
We are in a period of unprecedented government spending, crises in terms of civil liberties, human rights abroad, as well as our economy that will require our government to be at its best.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka emphasizes the need for strong government accountability during a time of crisis.

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