Mazie Hirono
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Mazie Keiko Hirono is an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2013. Hirono is known for her advocacy on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights, often emphasizing the importance of public education and human rights in her public statements.
I deeply appreciate, not only the country, but the Government, which was why I joined the Department of Justice.
I think the short answer is when the people are aware that the judges whom they come before are governed by a rule of ethics, they have more faith that the judges police themselves.
I think that the ability for people to vote, which is a basic and fundamental right of citizenship and responsibility, I believe there are too many States that are really limiting our right to vote.
I want to acknowledge the fact that President Biden has nominated some of the most diverse nominees, highly qualified nominees to all of our courts.
I would encourage you all to continue to move in that direction and allow for that kind of treatment experience for our veterans.
I am wondering whether VA and CMS support the kind of long-term care options for veterans.
We cannot keep up with continuing to build, for example, veterans' homes that can provide long-term services.
I think both of--both you and Ms. Torres indicate--more so Ms. Torres--that H-2A workers perhaps should be covered under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.





