With the kind of changes I have been talking about in this bill, it has been estimated we can welcome 300,000 Chinese visitors to Hawaii.

These commonsense reforms among others included in the bill will help to implement our tourism strategy.

Mr. Speaker, Aloha. I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 105, which authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor's Center for the annual Kamehameha Day Lei Draping on June 24, 2012. The event has been held on or around…

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.

I strongly support the passage of S. 65 and will continue working with the members of our delegation to see this measure advanced.

Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 112, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Personal Explanation

He recognized the power of education to further civil rights, and he strongly supported Historically Black Colleges and Native Hawaiian education.

Don's compassion extended to those suffering abroad. He worked tirelessly to promote democracy around the world.

He truly saw his life's work as a way to serve others and make the world a better and more just place.

this 100-year law I believe definitely needs to be revisited.

The cruise industry is growing in Hawaii, and that is a good thing.