They are still members of the United States. They are still citizens of the United States with all the rights and privileges of citizens of the United States.
Mazie Hirono: “They are still members of the United States. They are still citizens of the United States with all the rights and…”
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Hirono emphasizes the citizenship status of Native Hawaiians.
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