Ed Case: “The more you're here, the more influence you have, the more relationships you have, the more know-how you have, the more…”

“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.

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

This has nothing to do with voter suppression. Now, those are fears and there are legitimate fears, and I accept those concerns.

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