terry: last may was the launch of the book "nisei linguists." in fact, it was right here in this hearing room, i think. i wonder if you would tell us how you felt when the book was finally published. senator akaka: i was happy and proud of again to see the book in print and then to join others here in this room in a ceremony to bring the book force and to hear others speak about it. i know you were there, and it was a great occasion. we really looked for that book being read by members of the m.i.s. as well as people of this country. terry: this large hall here was fully packed, and we were -- we the japanese-americans were -- very proud of that particular day in may 2007, and we do thank you. senator akaka: without question, that was evident that you folks were proud of that. terry: i think you mentioned the first edition was sold out immediately. is that correct? senator akaka: that's correct. terry: changing the subject to your very dear friend, he was an army intelligence specialist from hawaii who was sent undercover to manila before world

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