"The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has already protected and created jobs, strengthened infrastructure..."
"The difference is, though we may have children on the coast who people may feel are unruly and misbehave, the one thing we have as an advantage is we know who their Tutu and the Grandma is, and their ..."
"I think it's a matter of policy, and it's a matter of priority, and this is something that I'm hoping that before all of your trips are over, and home--coming home--that you might be able to convince ..."
"It is time Congress and our Nation take the next step with them in honoring their resilience."
"Mahalo. Thank you for your responses."
"We do have distinct Hawaiian communities."
"2009 is the year that Congress should enact S. 1011."
"This Senator believes there should be no doubt on the question of the existence of Native Hawaiians."
"We must ensure that Native Hawaiians have the same opportunities as other Americans."
"This legislation provides parity. It enables Hawaii's indigenous people to establish a government-to-government relationship with the United States."
"It is needed because in 1893, the Native Hawaiian government, led by Queen Lili'uokalani, was illegally overthrown."
"There is absolutely nothing in the legislation that I see that is remotely relevant to that alleged risk."
"The United States has not always acted honorably in its treatment of our Nation's First People."
"Obviously, if the kind of parade of horribles that some may have dreamed up were happening elsewhere, we would see States and localities and American citizens beating your doors down for changes in ou..."
"On behalf of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, I ask that you approve this bill so we can work toward recognition and continue doing good work for all the people of Hawaii."
"I absolutely agree. I would agree with the statements that have been made before me that the United States has authority to legislate in behalf of Native peoples."
"The United States has federally recognized more than 560 Indian tribes."
"At the time, President Grover Cleveland characterized America's conduct as an 'act of war' against the Native Hawaiian people."
