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Daniel Inouye: “I think it is about time we recognize their value, and I think if a man gets two stars for commanding 10,000 troops, I…”

On the recordApril 5, 2011
I think it is about time we recognize their value, and I think if a man gets two stars for commanding 10,000 troops, I think a nurse should get two stars for commanding 18,000 troops.
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Inouye advocates for equal recognition of nurses' contributions compared to military leaders.

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