“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordAugust 17, 2023
the recovery of Maui, as well as on the Big Island, will take time and resources, and we need to have a continuing commitment.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Hirono emphasizes the long-term commitment needed for recovery efforts in Maui and the Big Island.

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