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Mazie Hirono: “I just wanted to note that as a very strong supporter of the Jones Act, not only is the Jones Act important to…”

On the recordMay 23, 2017
I just wanted to note that as a very strong supporter of the Jones Act, not only is the Jones Act important to maintaining our industrial base, but it is a very important part of national security.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the Jones Act's significance for industrial and national security.

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