"Senator Akaka, you truly have been a role model for the Native Hawaiian people."
"I am a strong supporter of S. 65, the Hawaiian Homeownership Act of 2011."
"I strongly urge the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to do what ever is necessary to reauthorize Title VIII of NAHASDA."
"We strongly support S. 65 and extend our appreciation and mahalo nui to our Senators Akaka and Inouye for the thoughtfulness, inclusion and forethought for our Native Hawaiian population."
"You, Senator Akaka and Senator Inouye, and to the rest of our congressional delegation there."
"Our people and the federal programs dedicated to addressing our condition are not race-based, but rather are within the power of the Congress to address the issues of unique category of Natives under ..."
"I appreciate the educational aspect of the Chairman's work in educating fellow Committee members, the Congress and other Native peoples, that as Hawaiians, we are a federally recognized Native peoples..."
"The absence of your aura of aloha certainly will be missed."
"You are extraordinary public servants, and I appreciate your desire and commitment to continue to serve our country."
"Opponents of the Expedited Claims Adjudication Initiative suggest that veterans are forfeiting their due process rights."
"I think this bill is a common sense step to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Court."