“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordApril 12, 2012
Thank you, Chairman Akaka, for calling today's hearing. You have been such a leader and champion in advancing the interests of the Native Hawaiian community.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Hirono acknowledges Chairman Akaka's leadership for Native Hawaiian interests.

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