"This economic crisis has had a profound impact on our small businesses which are the lifeblood of my state."
"Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts with the Committee on two critical issues: 1) Of course, the continuing impact of COVID-19 on Hawaii small businesses, and (2) The need to ensure our..."
"I do want to say to Mr. Guertin and Ms. LeBoeuf, from Hawaii and the Pacific, thank you for your efforts."
"I ask the subcommittee to continue to enhance these programs."
"There is a vital need for new funding for a new particularly threatening invasive, coffee leaf rust."
"Yet Hawaii agriculture has its own challenges which require Federal attention."
"mahalo for the opportunity to testify before you today on critical needs for Hawaii agriculture."
"Yes, it does. We are in the middle of a discussion right now as to exactly where to locate the HDR-H."
"I appreciate the opportunity to discuss with you our national security challenges and opportunities in my backyard of the Indo-Pacific."
"The Navy has agreed to develop, quote, 'double-wall equivalency' secondary containment or remove all of the fuel from Red Hill."
"I ask that you prioritize resources for the Navy's $21 billion SIOP plan, both the construction projects and the program management."