Jun 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.
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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Jun 17, 2009
The Ovarian Cancer Treatment Program and the Breast Cancer Treatment Program are earmarks. They were not suggested by the administration or by experts.
Jun 17, 2009
we respectfully request that funding be dedicated to a collaborative, public/private effort between the United States Military Cancer Institute, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and a blue-ribbon panel of scientific academicians.
Jun 17, 2009
a cancer research program designed for application of military and national security needs would invariably begin with a strong blood-cancer research foundation.
Jun 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.
Jun 17, 2009
Congress has stood with us in support of this important investment in the fight against breast cancer.
Jun 10, 2009
Enactment of the Akaka bill would undo 20 years of careful diplomatic protection of property rights of American citizens abroad and at home.
Jun 10, 2009
Aloha is for everyone but the Akaka bill isn't. Please consider the dangers of this bill which would sponsor a separate government for one race; break up and give away much of the State of Hawaii; set a dangerous precedent for the United…
Jun 10, 2009
Because the Native Hawaiian government is not an Indian tribe, the body of Federal Indian law that would otherwise customarily apply when the United States extends Federal recognition to an Indian tribal group does not apply.
Jun 10, 2009
That is why concerns which are premised on the manner in which Federal Indian law provides for the respective governmental authorities of the state governments and Indian tribal governments simply don't apply in Hawaii.
Jun 10, 2009
Creation of a hereditary aristocracy with a special legal and political relationship with the United States is forbidden by the Anti-Titles of Nobility clause of the Constitution.
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