I think diversity is important, both personal and professional diversity on the bench, because a diverse bench represents the community that it serves.

It is necessary to have attorneys represent these individuals in order to hold the Government to that high burden of proof.

He listens and considers carefully before voicing his opinion, adding that he has an unwavering commitment to achieve a better system of justice that provides access to justice for all.

That same commitment to equal justice underpin Judge Shanlyn Park's two decades as a public defender, giving voice to those most in need.

I'm proud to work with a Member of the Judiciary Committee and my partner in the Senate, Senator Hirono, in supporting their nominations to the Federal bench.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm glad to join my colleague Brian Schatz in supporting the two nominees from Hawaii.

over the next days and weeks and months, we are going to hear a lot about our dear friend Dianne Feinstein, and I am so glad that some of her friends from California and the Speaker-- former Speaker--Nancy Pelosi and her family are here to…

thank you for your patience. I want to begin today by reiterating my sadness about the passing of our friend Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein's death strikes at the heart of so many of us committed to public service, as she was…

no one wins in a shutdown--not Republicans, not Democrats, and certainly not the people of Hawaii or Americans across the country. I have been here for three previous shutdowns, in the majority and in the minority, and I have seen the same…

To my friend and colleague, Mr. Calvert, Main Street small business is engaging in telework today. It is finding the opportunities to utilize telework where appropriate. Main Street government is engaging in telework where appropriate. I…

First of all, we can certainly debate the efficient use of our funds for expenses and the cost, but I strongly suspect that my colleague's objections in this amendment do not relate to cost but to a judgment about what should and shouldn't…

Unless the Federal Government steps up, it is going to be very, very difficult for us.

Unless the Federal Government steps up, it is going to be very, very difficult for us.

Access to water is essential for the health and well-being of our communities.

Unless we change those laws to create parity with other Indian as well as Alaskan entities, we are going to continue to be plagued.

Access to clean, reliable water is essential for the health and well-being of all people in the United States.

Access to water is essential for the health and well-being of our communities.

Congress cannot and should not stand by as the United States heads down another path of broken treaties, agreements, and trust responsibilities to Indian tribes.