Ed Case: “I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Hawaii is recognized for 5 minutes.”

“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.

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

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.