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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.

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Mar 24, 2009

This morning the subcommittee meets to receive testimony on the status of the National Guard and Reserve components.

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Mar 17, 2009

Chairman Inouye and Ranking Member Cochran, you and this entire Committee have been leaders in the effort to continue this innovative investment in breast cancer research.

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Mar 17, 2009

We request that the subcommittee fund a full spectrum of traumatic brain injury care.

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Mar 17, 2009

Our wounded warriors deserve the Nation's best quality treatment. They earned it the hard way.

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Mar 17, 2009

a bipartisan group of 48 Members of Congress recently requested that the program be instated for $25 million, and be expanded to all blood cancers.

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Mar 17, 2009

Your decision to terminate the acquisition of the C-17s, the F-22s, the DDG 1000, and the future combat system vehicles, we have concerns that it may send the wrong signal to our friends and our potential aggressors that we are reducing…

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Mar 17, 2009

Our next witness is the legislative director of the National Association for Uniformed Services, Mr. Rick Jones.

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Mar 17, 2009

It is a vital component in our military compensation package, one that is necessary to sustain the all-volunteer force.

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Mar 17, 2009

For fiscal year 2010, the President has requested $156.4 billion for the Navy and the Marine Corps.

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Mar 17, 2009

The Ovarian Cancer Treatment Program and the Breast Cancer Treatment Program are earmarks.

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Mar 17, 2009

On behalf of the subcommittee, I thank all of you, but I have a few questions.

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Mar 17, 2009

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

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Mar 17, 2009

I am also asking questions on the possibility of developing an export version of the F-22.

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Mar 17, 2009

Chairman Inouye, I want to thank you and the Congress for naming lupus as one of the diseases that can be researched under the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program.

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Mar 17, 2009

He's concerned, however, that when he sees not one dime, one penny, nor a shadow of concern is given to our military survivors.

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Mar 17, 2009

Our ability to care for our wounded soldiers on the modern battlefield is a testament both to the hard work and dedication of our men and women in uniform.

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Mar 17, 2009

I just hope that we are preparing ourselves to cope with all of these problems.

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Mar 17, 2009

The events of recent days have been of much concern to many of us.

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Mar 17, 2009

We must increase troop strength; it must be resourced.

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Mar 17, 2009

Your sponsorship of significant telemedicine legislation and research is greatly appreciated.

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Mar 17, 2009

One of the priority projects I had when I first got on this subcommittee was to make certain that nurses got full recognition for their service.

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Mar 17, 2009

Military medicine is a critical element in our defense strength.

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Mar 17, 2009

I have many questions I'd like to submit to you, but one final one if I may.

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Mar 17, 2009

Despite the growth in the budget, there is bound to be controversy over other investment decisions.

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Mar 17, 2009

A historic Presidential election which has made significant national and international political impact.

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