Ed Case: “A special mahalo to Mr. Larsen for visiting Honolulu to look at some of our critical projects last week.”

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

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

Seniority, experience and relationships in Congress are critical,’’ Case, 73, who serves on the Appropriations Committee, declared in a recent straight-to-camera video.

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