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Brian Schatz: “The federal government has a responsibility to share the…”

Featuring: Brian Schatz, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Hawaii

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Schatz Details Impact From Kona Low Storms, Urges Long-Term Support For Recovery

Published | Video Starts at 03:11

The state and county governments are doing everything that they can to help people recover fully and quickly, but they cannot do it alone. They need help. The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding. And while the approval of the disaster declaration is a very important and good first step, it's just that it's the first step in the months and the years ahead, … (03:11–03:16)

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Asserts that the federal government is responsible for helping with Hawaii's rebuilding efforts.

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