May 18, 2014
By allowing the DREAM Act to sit idle, we extinguish hope for a lot of people and deny too many the opportunity I was given.
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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Mar 31, 2014
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Jan 28, 2014
Ricky and former Chairman of the Committee, Senator Inouye, were great partners.
Nov 13, 2013
He told us that in his view, all tribes have a prepaid health plan, and that it was paid for by our ancestors who ceded their lands to the United States.
Nov 13, 2013
I implore you to honor treaty obligations and to exempt all tribes and programs serving tribes from the current and any future sequestration.
Apr 23, 2013
No single enactment has had a more profound effect on more tribal communities than has the Indian Self-Determination Act.
Dec 4, 2012
Mr. President, today the United States Senate is considering a resolution to provide its advice and consent with respect to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD. At its heart, the Convention is a…
Nov 29, 2012
Mr. President, today I rise to recognize all of the advanced practice nurses who work in Nurse-Managed Health Clinics in a resolution to designate November 26, 2012 through November 30, 2012 as National Nurse Managed-Health Clinic Week…
Sep 21, 2012
Mr. President, this CR funds the government for the next 6 months at a level agreed to by the Budget Control Act. It contains a minimum of anomalies and allows adequate funding for disaster relief. This is an inefficient way to fund our…
Sep 20, 2012
Madam President, I believe the record should show how much we appreciate the work of the distinguished Senator from Mississippi, the vice chairman of the committee, Thad Cochran. We have demonstrated to our colleagues that bipartisanship…
Sep 20, 2012
Mr. President, today, as we near the end of the current fiscal year, the Senate is considering H.J. Res. 117, a continuing resolution to ensure that the Federal Government will remain functioning through March of next year in the absence…
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