Brian Schatz actually said...

"Unfortunately, despite these efforts, our programs and keiki (children) are still at risk."

"E Hawaii lahui, e hoolilo i hana na kakou pakahi, ka imi ana aku i na hana e hoomau ia aku ai ka kakou olelo lahui."

"We thank you, Chairman Schatz, for the recognition of need and funding to strengthen high-speed Internet access in Native Hawaiian communities and across Hawai'i."

"Nothing about me without me. That rings especially true here."