Mazie Hirono: “That is music to my ears.”

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

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.

Families of students with disabilities deserve an educational system that is going to provide their kids with the education services that (are) required under IDEA.

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.