Jan 14, 2009
His invaluable experience as current Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet will serve him well as he leads our Nation's oldest and largest command.
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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Jan 14, 2009
I commend this wise decision to designate Admiral Willard as our next PACOM Commander.
Jan 14, 2009
Because of Admiral Willard's firm grasp of the history of the Asia-Pacific region, he understands the geopolitical dynamics at work, which confront the United States.
Jan 13, 2009
I look forward to working with him in the latest chapter of his notable career as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Jan 13, 2009
To speak the truth in the face of enormous pressure is not to take the easy way out.
Jan 13, 2009
It is my hope that General Shinseki will be confirmed by the Senate on January 20.
Jan 13, 2009
I am grateful for this opportunity to appear before you with my very dear friend, Bob Dole.
Jan 13, 2009
His honest assessment that more troops would be needed cost him his job, but it is the surest measure of his fitness to serve as a member of the cabinet.
Jan 13, 2009
VA must not only meet the needs of those from prior conflicts, but also quickly adapt to address the needs of those newly injured or disabled.
Jan 7, 2009
I look forward to working with you and supporting your efforts to lead the Department and to find common ground on health care reform, an issue that is long overdue for resolution.
Jan 7, 2009
I would like to compliment President-elect Obama on making an excellent choice in naming you as the Secretary-designate of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 6, 2009
I rise today, again, to introduce a bill to reauthorize the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Senator Akaka joins me in sponsoring this measure. The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act was enacted into law in 1988, and…
Jan 6, 2009
the legislation I have reintroduced will extend to qualified teaching hospital support organizations the existing debt-financed safe harbor rule. Congress enacted that rule to support the public service activities of tax-exempt schools…
Jan 6, 2009
Mr. Presdient, foreign registered ships now carry 97 percent of the imports and exports moving in United States international trade. These foreign vessels are held to lower standards than United States registered ships, and are virtually…
Jan 6, 2009
today, I, again, introduce the Medicaid Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician Assistants Access Act of 2009. This legislation would change the Federal law to expand fee-for-service Medicaid to include direct payment for services provided…
Jan 6, 2009
I rise, again, today to reintroduce legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act for the establishment of a National Center for Social Work Research. Social workers provide a multitude of health care delivery services throughout…
Jan 6, 2009
today I introduce the Clinical Social Workers' Recognition Act to correct a continuing problem in the Federal Employees Compensation Act. This bill will also provide clinical social workers the recognition they deserve as independent…
Jan 6, 2009
today, I am, again, introducing the United States Military Cancer Institute Research Collaborative Act. This legislation, twice passed by the Senate yet unsuccessful in the House, would formally establish the United States Military Cancer…
Jan 6, 2009
Today I am, again, introducing legislation to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to correct discrepancies in the reimbursement of clinical social workers covered through Medicare, Part B. These three proposed changes contained in…
Jan 6, 2009
today I am, again, reintroducing the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act. For over four decades I have been a committed supporter of nurses and the delivery of safe patient care. While enforceable regulations will help to ensure patient…
May 21, 2008
In 1960, when I was a young Member of the United States House of Representatives, I had the high privilege and the great honor of seconding the nomination of Lyndon Baines Johnson for President of the United States at the Democratic…
May 7, 2008
When Congress established the ``Navy Yard Pearl Harbor'' in 1908, Hawaii and the U.S. Navy were inextricably linked together. Just as it did in 1908, America understands the need for a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Both the…
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