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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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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

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Inouye expresses gratitude for the hearing on the Akaka bill after years of effort.

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