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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

This is profoundly unacceptable and is a disturbing example of this administration’s disrespect for Congress and the law.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

As a warming planet threatens our forests and ecosystems, now is the time to deepen our investments in IPIF, not retreat from it.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

With suicide rates among Native Hawaiians in Hawaii being close to double the national average and mental health treatment utilization among Asian Americans remaining alarmingly low, it’s clear our AANHPI communities need more mental…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

I spoke with Secretary Turner today about the recent storms across Hawai‘i, and we agreed to keep working together as recovery efforts continue.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

We are now at a point where the leases are almost up, and final negotiations need to occur with meaningful community engagement and input, especially from the Native Hawaiian community.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

This is not strength. Intentionally destroying the power, water, or basic infrastructure upon which tens of millions of civilians depend... would constitute a war crime.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

While there is still more work to do, we can’t wait to celebrate its opening.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

I think this particular problem is especially acute and needs to be dealt with immediately.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

“America’s libraries stand for everything the Trump regime is trying to dismantle—freedom of expression, unfettered access to information, celebration of identities, and support for communities.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

...we also reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

AI is an incredibly powerful tool – it’s everywhere, and it poses real risks for kids. We’ve seen reports of AI chatbots encouraging kids to hurt themselves and for some, they’re replacing real life relationships, isolating kids from their…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

A free press is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy – and it’s vital that we protect and defend it, at home and abroad.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

Frankly, negotiations must occur with the State of Hawaii. That means negotiating with the governor basically. Those need to proceed in good faith.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

I find it totally unacceptable that you don’t know what’s going on in your own department.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

This will be a special place for people to come together, a first-of-its-kind home for hula halau across Maui to practice and share their craft and Native Hawaiian culture.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

The proposal calls for steep cuts to lifesaving assistance and critical efforts that advance American interests around the world. That’s not going to happen.

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