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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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Feb 2, 2012

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1472

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Feb 2, 2012

this amendment does not save any money. It does not reduce the deficit. It simply gives additional power to the President and thereby weakens the legislative branch. The reality is that without these earmarks, we find ourselves at the…

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Feb 2, 2012

on behalf of the Leader, I ask unanimous consent that any time spent in quorum calls be equally divided between the two sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jan 31, 2012

every so often, it is my honor as the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations to recognize the outstanding contributions of members of the Senate family. As anyone who has spent a few years in Washington will know, public service may…

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Dec 17, 2011

this Omnibus appropriations bill represents a victory for compromise, a victory for American taxpayers, and a victory for bipartisanship. It is fiscally responsible and it provides the necessary guidance to our agencies so they will be…

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Dec 17, 2011

the omnibus bill the Senate considers this morning represents a victory for compromise, a victory for American taxpayers, and a victory for the appropriations process. The measure before us funds everything from our men and women in…

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Dec 14, 2011

today I rise to congratulate LTG Patricia D. Horoho on becoming the U.S. Army's 43rd Surgeon General. This is a momentous time for military medicine, with two historic firsts for the U.S. Army and for the Department of Defense. On December…

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Dec 12, 2011

I am pleased to introduce the Pirate Fishing Elimination Act, a bill to implement the international Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated, IUU, Fishing as adopted by the…

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Dec 7, 2011

I thank my most distinguished friend from Arizona for his generous, warm, and friendly remarks. They mean a lot to me. I will never forget them. I thank the Senator very much.

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Dec 7, 2011

today is December 7, 2011. Seventy years ago, something happened in Pearl Harbor. I shall never forget that day because it was a Sunday, and, as were many Americans, I was preparing to go to church. I was putting on my necktie and having a…

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Nov 30, 2011

We need to make this transition at USUHS.

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Nov 17, 2011

first I thank Chairman Barbara Mikulski for her valiant work in the conference. As we are all aware, the congressional budget process has faced unprecedented obstacles over the past year. We have struggled to find common ground on one of…

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Nov 1, 2011

This motion to recommit purports to set discretionary spending at fiscal year 2011 levels for these three bills. But this motion is extremely misleading because increased mandatory spending included in the three bills--they are not…

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Oct 20, 2011

I rise today to support the nomination of Mr. John Bryson to be the Secretary of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce plays a key role in overseeing a department that is responsible for spurring innovation, supporting small business, and…

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Oct 20, 2011

as we continue to debate the three fiscal year 2012 appropriations bills, I want to take a moment to congratulate the managers of these individual measures, and to urge my colleagues to continue in the current bipartisan spirit as we seek…

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Oct 18, 2011

Nearly 2,400 Americans military and civilians died that day.

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Oct 18, 2011

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman for this opportunity to testify before your committee.

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Oct 18, 2011

It is our duty to honor those who died, pay tribute to their families, and teach the lessons of September 11th.

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Oct 18, 2011

On December 7, 1941, I was a 17-year-old boy getting ready to go to church.

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Oct 18, 2011

I believe it is a magnificent achievement that deserves our full support.

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Oct 18, 2011

It signaled the beginning of World War II and Pearl Harbor became a monument to a day that the world changed forever.

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Oct 18, 2011

When I stepped out and saw the planes fly overhead, grey with red dots, I knew that the world had changed.

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Oct 18, 2011

The legislation Senator Inouye has introduced is vital to ensuring the ongoing care of the Memorial and Museum.

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Oct 18, 2011

We would like to continue to work with the committee and Senator Inouye to address issues noted below.

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Oct 18, 2011

I think it would be interesting for us to note that this Nation has spent over $2 trillion in defense and homeland security.

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