“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordAugust 15, 2018
You said in your testimony that in order to interpret the statute, a relevant statute, then your job is to provide advice.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Editor's note · Context

Hirono emphasizes the importance of legal interpretation in advising on statutes.

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