Mazie Hirono: “I'm glad that you noted that there are willing sellers, but they're not going to wait forever. So the sooner we move…”

With Hawaii being home to 40% of the country’s endangered and threatened plant species in the country, celebrating biodiversity and promoting environmental conservation is critical to uplifting our state’s history and culture.

“Donald Trump and his regime are defined by rampant corruption, treating the presidency as a get-rich-quick scheme at the expense of the American people. Trump never should have been able to accept a $400 million gift from another country…

I want to start by thanking my colleague from Maryland, Senator Cardin, for pointing out the need for mental health services in our country and the disparities that exist in our country in providing such services. I thank Senator Cardin.

As the only Buddhist ever to be elected to the United States Senate, thank you for your advocacy on behalf of religious diversity.