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On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
I want to thank you for your extraordinary commitment to protecting, in particular, I do represent Hawaii, Hawaii's natural and cultural treasures.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono acknowledges Secretary Jewell's commitment to protecting Hawaii's natural resources.

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