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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.

Jun 26, 2011

if you stay in something called public service... there are endless definitions of what public service is.

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Jun 22, 2011

Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce legislation today, cosponsored by my colleagues Senator Reid of Nevada, Senator Blunt of Missouri, and Senator Akaka of Hawaii, that will provide duty- free treatment to U.S. imports of finished…

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Jun 21, 2011

Our military families deserve no less.

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Jun 21, 2011

Since the very beginning of this Program in 1992, Congress has stood with us in support of this important approach in the fight against breast cancer.

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Jun 21, 2011

I can assure you that the matter of the unemployed and homeless will be a very high priority.

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Jun 20, 2011

I am aware of the importance of the Department's role in the development and delivery of timely and accurate weather and climate forecasts.

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Jun 20, 2011

An acquisition strategy should be in place to ensure that the processes and procedures are providing the public with the best service for its tax dollar.

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Jun 20, 2011

I believe what Americans expect from their leaders is for them to wake up every morning with a sense of urgency about this crisis.

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Jun 14, 2011

Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the importance of the Emergency Medical Service for Children, or EMSC, Program. Recently, we celebrated National EMSC Day, an annual event raising awareness about the need to improve and expand…

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May 26, 2011

Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce the Trash Free Seas Act of 2011, a bill to reauthorize and strengthen the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act, MDRPRA. This act, of which I am proud to have been the original…

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May 25, 2011

I still believe that teaching young people through their cultures and traditions helps them to learn well.

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