Mazie Hirono actually said...

"The legislature of the State of Hawaii...has time and again passed resolutions in support of this legislation."

"The thing that we should remember is the United States has a special relationship with native peoples, and Native Hawaiians are native peoples."

"This bill sets up a process whereby the United States can recognize a constituted Native Hawaiian governing entity."

"I particularly appreciate the comments made by my colleagues, Abercrombie of course, Bordallo and Faleomavaega."