Daniel Inouye: “I would like to thank Senator Lautenberg for calling this hearing today.”

My approach is to advocate the diplomatic approach, which is symbolized by this wampum belt.

Who was one of my great inspirations for this diplomatic approach? Because we have a choice.

I strongly urge that the Committee take action to assure that laws relating to Native American languages not only include Native Hawaiians in their wording, but also include Native Hawaiians as actual beneficiaries.

We may have our roots in Japan, but we are committed to the United States and we are prepared to fight for this country.