Mazie Hirono: “It is too easy for prohibited persons to evade the background check requirement.”

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.

This is a Supreme Court majority with an ideological agenda.

In August, Hawaii experienced our worst natural disaster since becoming a State in 1959 and the deadliest wildfire in our country since 1918.

Judicial appointments should not be politicized; they must be based on merit.