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To illustrate the very meanin^^ of the term "lifeline," we have at-
tached in Exhibit V [see p. 118], letters from a cross-section of orga-
nizations which further attest to the almost total dependence on
surface transportation.
The efforts of all levels of Hawaii's government and its people could
not and cannot offset the effects of the past and future shipping
tieups. It is clear to me that efforts on the part of our local and State
government cannot overcome the problems and hardships which inter-
state maritime disputes create in Hawaii. This is why we plead with
you to enact Federal legislation to proved the continuation of our
lifeline during maritime disputes.
I, therefore, strongly support and plead for legislation such as this
Surface Commerce Protection Act of 1973 which would create a Fed-
eral procedure to protect and maintain our very lifeline. Thank you
verj' much.
Mrs. IVIixK. Mr. Chairman, I would ask unanimous consent that the
exhibits that Mayor Kimuni has brought to this committee be inserted
in the record.
Mr. JARMAX. The committee will be glad to receive the exhibits
referred to for the record.
[Testimony resumes on p. 164.]
The exhibits to Mr. Kimura's prepared statement follow:]