"It is through the language immersion programs that we have the language programs we have in our schools and that we are able to realize true self determination and sovereignty."
"Part of the reason for immersion schools and culturally grounded education is exactly what you discussed but the other part is self determination."
"It does not really address the needs of Native children."
"In particular, Hawaii has the unfortunate distinction of being number one in terms of senior fatalities on the street."
"As you know, I support community planning strategies to create walkable neighborhoods and to take care of pedestrians."
"It cannot possibly be a partisan issue to keep our seniors and our kids safe as they walk to school or they walk to the market."
"It was incredibly disappointing to see that this became a sort of dividing line about whether or not you think people ought to use cars."
"We are going to need your continued leadership, because one of the challenges that we have in Congress is that this has actually become, unfortunately, a partisan issue for some."
"I do believe this is probably the least expensive way for us to extend ourselves in the Asia-Pacific region."
"It seems to me that you need more budget certainty in order to do the planning necessary not just to maintain current levels."
"I absolutely agree. I would just finish with this final thought. That is real money."
"The 169th Air Defense Squadron in Hawaii supports a crucial air defense mission."