Feb 27, 2012
I appreciate the focus you have always given to Asia and the Pacific during your tenure.
Daniel Inouye
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Daniel K. Inouye was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a U.S. Senator from 1963 until his death in 2012. He was the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. Congress and was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving the Medal of Honor for his bravery in combat. Inouye played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas related to civil rights, healthcare, and military affairs. He was known for his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and advocating for Hawaii's interests on a national level.
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Feb 27, 2012
The Asia-Pacific region will continue to increase in importance to the United States.
Feb 27, 2012
I think the questions he asked were very relevant, and I think the situation--from my standpoint is that we are trying to make the best out of a very bad situation, and while we are trying to do that, the clock is ticking toward a nuclear…
Feb 27, 2012
We recognize that the Asia-Pacific region will continue to increase in importance to the United States.
Feb 17, 2012
Mr. President, I wish to say a few words of tribute today on behalf of my friend Admiral Dick Camacho, on the occasion of his retirement from the private sector. Admiral Camacho's ties to Hawaii go back to the 1870s, when his family…
Feb 2, 2012
Madam President, this amendment does not save any money. It does not reduce the deficit. It simply gives additional power to the President and thereby weakens the legislative branch. The reality is that without these earmarks, we find…
Feb 2, 2012
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1472
Feb 2, 2012
Madam President, I rise today to speak against the Toomey amendment that would impose a permanent ban on congressional initiatives or earmarks. The Constitution grants to the Congress the power of the purse. There is no authority more…
Feb 2, 2012
Madam President, on behalf of the Leader, I ask unanimous consent that any time spent in quorum calls be equally divided between the two sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Feb 2, 2012
I thank the Chair, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Jan 31, 2012
Mr. President, every so often, it is my honor as the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations to recognize the outstanding contributions of members of the Senate family. As anyone who has spent a few years in Washington will know…
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