On the recordAugust 5, 2009
Mr. Chairman, I thank you and Vice Chairman Barrasso for scheduling this very important hearing on the Akaka bill. We have waited many, many years for this.
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congress.govMr. Chairman, I thank you and Vice Chairman Barrasso for scheduling this very important hearing on the Akaka bill. We have waited many, many years for this.
Inouye expresses gratitude for the hearing on the Akaka bill after years of effort.
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