Ed Case: “The TRUST Act would take steps to secure the endangered species of Social Security and Medicare.”

The more you're here, the more influence you have, the more relationships you have, the more know-how you have, the more experience you have to get things done — as I did in three crises in a row.

Seniority, experience and relationships in Congress are critical,’’

“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.