Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1908, the Ka'ena Point National Heritage Area Act, introduced by the gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. Case), my Natural Resources Committee colleague. This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating Ka'ena Point National Heritage Area in the State of Hawaii. The study focuses on the undeveloped area of the point on the west end of the island of Oahu and home to some of the richest and most well-preserved cultural aspects of Hawaii's history along with invaluable and unique environmental and natural resources. {time} 1445 This area is the site of the last intact sand dune ecosystem in Hawaii and an important cultural site that, according to some Hawaiian tradition, is where the souls of the deceased leapt into the next plane of existence. Rich with wildlife and thriving biodiversity, the area is home to various protected species, including laysan albatrosses, the wedge- tailed shearwaters, monk seals, and fragile native plants. I congratulate my colleague, Representative Case, for championing this bill on behalf of his constituents. I urge my colleagues to support the legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.”