"I think it's an important first step, but bills of rights are generally enforceable and there is an accountability mechanism."
"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."
"Educational technology can eventually be delivered within the textbook budget."
"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."
"The E-Rate program is the cornerstone of bringing technology to schools and libraries."
"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."
"Today we are here to discuss the Bureau of Reclamation's Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study."
"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..."
"Our country has long been grateful for their service, their sacrifice, and we passed legislation to honor those veterans providing burial rites and compensation."
"S.690 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013"
"Thank you, Chairwoman McCaskill, for holding this important hearing. I also want to thank Senator Schumer for his leadership and sponsoring this common sense legislation."