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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1377, which recognizes the accomplishments of a great American and a role model for the entire American Asian and Pacific Islander community-- Norman Yoshio Mineta. Secretary Mineta's long…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2965, the ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' Repeal Act. As an original cosponsor of the House versions of related legislation that was introduced in the 110th (2007-2008) and 111th…
Thank you. Madam Speaker, I rise to add my voice to those who are here to give thanks to our chairman, Jim Oberstar, for his extraordinary service to our Nation as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. I certainly count myself…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Seniors Protection Act. I am an original cosponsor of this crucial legislation to provide Social Security recipients with a one-time $250 payment in 2011 to help seniors make ends meet. This bill…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5218, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2010. Our Nation was founded on the powerful ideals of freedom and tolerance. These are values that still…
I thank the gentlewoman from Maine for yielding me this time. I rise in strong support of the rule and the bill we are voting on today, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act. This bill will help millions of Americans who are trying to make ends…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 589, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act, S. 3307, the largest Federal effort in 30 years to fight childhood obesity and hunger in Hawaii and nationwide. Our keiki's health is a crucial priority. I will vote…
Mr. Speaker, one way we can create jobs, the number one concern for many of my constituents, is by developing clean-energy technologies and products made in America. Hawaii, the most oil-dependent State in the country for our energy needs…
It is clear that Coach Paterno is not only an exemplary coach, but he is an exemplary human being and a model to us all. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro…
I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1715 which congratulates Joe Paterno for his 400th win as head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. Coach Paterno achieved this milestone…
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