Political Quotes

“2 weeks ago today, the State of Hawaii was in shock as an active shooter took the lives of two workers at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and wounded a third worker. Located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, the shipyard is a pillar of our community. It employs over 6,400 workers who labor every day to keep our Pacific Fleet ``Fit to Fight.'' Hawaii is a small place where we have deep connections to one another. Almost everyone in Hawaii either is related to or knows someone who works on base or in the shipyard. In my State office in Honolulu, a member of my staff has a son who is an apprentice at the shipyard and who was there that day. These connections are part of the reason why the shooting has impacted our State so deeply. Too many families were waiting that day for news of their loved ones in harm's way. The investigation into what happened is ongoing, and there is no easy explanation for what happened and why. It is clear that no community in our country is immune from the tragedy of gun violence. Today, I rise to honor the lives of those we lost--Roldan A. Agustin and Vincent J. Kapoi, Jr. Mr. Kapoi and Mr. Agustin were both dedicated Department of Defense-- DOD--civilian shipyard workers and members of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 121. Roldan Agustin was 49 years old and lived in Ewa Beach. He was adored by his family, who describe him as a ``true American patriot'' who dedicated his career to his country.…”