Senate Proceeding on Oct 22nd, 2009 :: 2:51:20 to 2:53:20
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Don Cazayoux: when the nation he loved was under attack, dan inouye stood ready to protect and serve this great country. i honored to call him a colleague. mr. aka: mr. chairman? the presiding officer: the senator from hawaii. mr. aka:

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Speech By: Don Cazayoux

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Don Cazayoux: to congratulate and bring my alohao my good trend and -- my good friend and brother and colleague, senator inouye, on reaching this impressive milestone today, becoming the third longest serving senator in the united states history. his dedication to public service and to this great country is an

2:51:48 to 2:52:10( Edit History Discussion )

Don Cazayoux: inspiration to me and to many others. senator inouye has been in congress ever since hawaii became a state in 1959. this is the 46 -- he has been here 46 years, 9 months, and 20

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Don Cazayoux: days. he was her joined the senate three years later. this historic milestone would be impressive on its own but it is truly amazing when you consider senator inouye's background.

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Don Cazayoux: a medalf honor recipient who lost his arm fighting for america in world war ii, and he did it and fought for our country while fellow japanese americans were being interned in our country. he then became the first japanese american in congress.

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Don Cazayoux: he has fought for our country in battle and in the congress as well. senator inouye will continue working for hawaii and the united states for many more years to come, and it is a pleasure to serve with these years representing hawaii.

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Don Cazayoux: i want to again extend my aloha,