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On the recordOctober 25, 2017
Not everybody gets to be a Girl Scout. I certainly was not.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Senator Hirono emphasizes the need for broader educational support beyond organizations like Girl Scouts.

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