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Mazie Hirono: They are still members of the United States. They are still citizens of the United States with all the rights and…

On the recordJune 10, 2009
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.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the citizenship status of Native Hawaiians.

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