09/03/2024
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"Thank you, Chair, members of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, thank you for including H.R. 8219, my Lahaina National Heritage Area Act, in today's hearing, and mahalo for the opportunity to speak in su..."
"It's essential that we recognize the contributions of Indigenous peoples to our history."
"The town of Lahaina... has a rich and storied history."
"The steps they have taken to meaningfully engage with the local Native Hawaiian community and incorporate the community's traditional practices in their plans has given me confidence in their ability ..."