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On the recordMay 17, 2022
And then also as a person who, both as a State representative and as a Member of Congress, has been working with the Pentagon--and I will leave it at the high level up here--the Pentagon on remedial things that needed to happen after pollution occurred, we look forward to making sure that the citizens of Hawaii know what happened in the soils around there, that we stand ready to assist them and not put a burden on the citizens, and also the long-term health consequences that may or may not be out there, not only for the citizens of Hawaii but especially for the civilians and the folks who wore uniforms in and around that area, that we will be taking care of them and monitoring any potential health consequences.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota

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McCollum emphasizes the need for transparency and support for Hawaii citizens affected by pollution.

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