Mazie Hirono: “My understanding is that you would like to get to more than 5,500.”

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.

It is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

I am a person who understands how important representation is.

With Hawaii being home to 40% of the country’s endangered and threatened plant species in the country, celebrating biodiversity and promoting environmental conservation is critical to uplifting our state’s history and culture.