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On the recordApril 21, 2009
I want to thank you very much, and the Ranking Member, Senator Collins, for holding this hearing and for moving on with trying to confirm the people that we need to operate our government.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Akaka expresses gratitude for the hearing and the need for government confirmations.

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