"I have confidence that the FCC and USAC, with the massive amount of data that they have, can examine and look at the metrics and make good, reasonable, reasoned proposals."
"The problem with that is that the island of Oahu, which contains Honolulu, the entire island is considered urban, which is just not true, as a matter of common sense."
"Every student should have the opportunity to develop the skills that they need to be competitive in the workplace, no matter where they live or go to school."
"Educational technology can eventually be delivered within the textbook budget."
"As you all know, the State of Hawaii prohibits all forms of gambling. This ban reflects my view and the view of our congressional delegation, and most of the popular will of the state of Hawaii."
"Today we are here to discuss the Bureau of Reclamation's Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study."
"Last Congress, bipartisan legislation was introduced by Senator Daniel Akaka (S. 998) and Representative George Miller (H.R. 1867) to address this problem and assure that all pilots are provided fair ..."
"I am wondering if in some ways you are saying we are starting from ground zero."
"Excuse me, Madam Chairwoman. Just briefly request---- Unanimous consent to insert testimony we have here submitted for the record from the Longshore and Warehouse Union, representing port workers in H..."
"Not only--you have talked about the readers and the other issues that have been there, but with folks who have been working at our ports for 12, 15, even 20 years, erroneously being flagged."
"The reason I ask is because I have had conversations with many of our maritime workers that I have seen in our States."
"I believe it is important that veterans are given proper compensation for the sacrifices made in service to our country."
"I want to associate myself with the testimony of my colleague from Hawaii, Senator Schatz, in support of S. 690, the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act."
"S.690 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013"
"I also wish to speak in support of S. 868, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act, I cosponsored with Sen. Heller."
"It is important that the Federal Government be a model employer of veterans."
"It's important because it would provide the Filipino soldiers who fought with the American Army during World War II with the full veterans benefits that they rightfully deserve and it will send a clea..."
"This bill would ensure that religious symbols, regardless of affiliation, are allowed to be part of military memorials."
