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On the recordJune 22, 2010
On a personal note, 4 years ago, I lost my wife of 57 years to cancer of the liver. So this matter is a matter of personal interest. So I can assure you this subcommittee supports it.
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Daniel Inouye
Democratic · Hawaii

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Inouye shares a personal connection to cancer, emphasizing support for the funding.

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