Ed Case actually said...

"I really appreciate your allowing me to be a part of this critical hearing."

"I guess my big question is, are we just going to just let it go?"

"I think as we have all recognized, just recognizing the Pacific Islands and showing up even in a virtual hearing like this is critical to our presence in the Pacific Islands."

"mahalo for the opportunity to share my thoughts with the Committee on climate change, especially as it relates to our oceans."