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Jill Tokuda: “Most of the land in Hawaii was stolen by the United States…”

Featuring: Jill Tokuda, Democratic | U.S. House Hawaii, 2nd Congressional District

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'We've Been Down This Road Before!': Jill Tokuda Blasts Farm Bill Amendment For Being Too Broad

Published | Video Starts at 06:09

The gentleman from Hawaii is recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it is rich that the previous speaker insinuates that China may buy all our agriculture land when Most of the land in Hawaii was stolen by the United States of America when it was illegally annexed by this country. At this time, I yield so much time as may be required to the ranking member to speak on this issue. The gentlewoman's recognized. Thank you so much for yielding. (06:09–06:17)

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Asserts that the U.S. illegally annexed Hawaii and stole most of its land.

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