We cannot forget that the cost of war does not only exist with those who wear the uniform, but it takes a toll on every single one of us in this room. On every single resident of Hawaii, every single person in this country. We've spent trillions of dollars on these wars since 9/11 alone. Those trillions of dollars could have and should have been used to invest in the needs of our residents right here at home. (10:25–10:30)
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