Political Quotes

On the recordJune 6, 2017
I think that in this area prevention is really important so there are any number of things that you can do, but a large part of prevention is that people need to know when their rights are being infringed upon and that there are very clear steps that can be taken.
Said by
Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of prevention and awareness in addressing sexual harassment.

Share

More from Mazie Hirono

Jul 4, 2025

Nearly 90 percent of K through 12 students attend public schools, yet Republicans are pushing a plan in this bill to undermine support for public schools.

politico.com
Jul 16, 2026

“Donald Trump and his regime are defined by rampant corruption, treating the presidency as a get-rich-quick scheme at the expense of the American people. Trump never should have been able to accept a $400 million gift from another country…

murphy.senate.gov
Feb 12, 2025

in Hawaii, thousands of our keiki-- children--attend Head Start, setting them up for lifetimes of success. After the devastating wildfires on Maui in 2023, the U.S. Public Health Service was on the ground within days, providing care to…

govinfo.gov
May 27, 2026

With Republicans and their allies on the Court hell bent on rolling back that progress, it is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

hirono.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation