Ed Case: “I am proudly coming to you from the State that produces more macadamia nuts than Ohio, Washington, New York, Virginia…”

“Native Hawaiians teach that our forests are essential to all life and embrace a deep sense of responsibility to sustain and protect all that is the wao nahele,” said Representative Case.

Certainly, he was speaking to the hopes and fears and concerns of a good solid chunk of the electorate out there.

I strongly urge my colleagues to join with me in passing and enacting the Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act.

The IPF has fulfilled its kuleana for our own special and unique forests with deep commitment and true love for seven full decades.