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On the recordMay 18, 2014
We may have our roots in Japan, but we are committed to the United States and we are prepared to fight for this country.
Said by
Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Inouye highlighted Japanese-Americans' loyalty during WWII despite prejudice.

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