On the recordAugust 5, 2009
At the time, President Grover Cleveland characterized America's conduct as an 'act of war' against the Native Hawaiian people.
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congress.govAt the time, President Grover Cleveland characterized America's conduct as an 'act of war' against the Native Hawaiian people.
Akaka cites Cleveland's condemnation of the overthrow of the Hawaiian government.
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