04/27/2022
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"I mean, they did, in your view and experience, directly try to influence those decisions, correct?"
"some are realizing the importance of the region in large part through the efforts of many on this subcommittee and Representative Case."
"I really appreciate your allowing me to be a part of this critical hearing."
"I think as we have all recognized, just recognizing the Pacific Islands and showing up even in a virtual hearing like this is critical to our presence in the Pacific Islands."