Mazie Hirono: “Hawaii's relationship with our fellow Pacific Island territories and nations is strong.”

I happen to be the only naturalized citizen sitting on this committee, and I am horrified by the implication that naturalized citizens basically get second-class citizenship.

Arts and creative expression are fundamental to a well-rounded education," said Senator Hirono.

The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a major turning point in our country that finally gave many previously excluded people of color real access to the polls.

It is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.