Mazie Hirono: “Maybe that is something that can be encouraged, just as Kupu follows up.”

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

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.

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.

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.