On the recordApril 4, 2016
But first and foremost regarding Palau, it just really bothers me that the State Department and the Defense Department are not stepping forward to help fulfill our country's obligations.
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congress.govMazie Hirono: “But first and foremost regarding Palau, it just really bothers me that the State Department and the Defense Department…”
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Hirono expresses frustration over lack of support from federal departments for obligations to Palau.
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