Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I urge your support of H.R. 2314."

"I believe how we treat our native indigenous people reflects our values and who we are as a country."

"But one of the great attributes of America has always been the ability to look objectively at our history, learn from it, and when possible, to make amends."

"This is not an equal protection issue. I think this is where the crux of the difference is, that this is not a race-based legislation."