Mazie Hirono

However, as Americans we believe in second chances and renewal--those are critical themes in our economic history for both individuals and communities.

Communities obviously are driven by tax revenue from development and real estate development and therefore there is that incentive.

My inclination is to think that after events that communities do that. Before events, they do not do enough of that.

I hope that today's hearing will serve to make the case for strong, cooperative, bipartisan action.

Rising ocean temperatures, sea level rise and ocean acidification pose serious risks to our economy and communities.

Climate change, he warns, will cripple the security environment probably more than other scenarios we all often talk about.

Climate change is a great challenge of our time.

There is clear evidence that foundation is changing.

We can stand and meet the challenge, which will change the foundation of our economy and society for the better.

The President's talking points demonstrate that he's only interested in achieving his desired political outcome--whatever the cost.

Regulating carbon is a 'bureaucrat's dream,' because 'if you control carbon, you control life.'

Amendment 1718 is a modified version of amendment No. 1504. I made those modifications after working with Senator Graham, and he has agreed to support this new amendment. I thank him for his support. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…

I have talked about how this bill treats immigrant taxpayers, specifically the restrictions on access to Federal safety net programs. The bill prohibits immigrant taxpayers from using programs they helped to fund with the hundreds of…

I rise to speak about an agreement I have reached with Senator Graham on the Hirono-Murray-Murkowski amendment No. 1718, which has been cosponsored by Senators Boxer, Gillibrand, Cantwell, Stabenow, Klobuchar, Warren, Baldwin, Mikulski…

I rise to speak on my amendment No. 1504, cosponsored by Senators Murray, Murkowski, Boxer, Gillibrand, Cantwell, Stabenow, Klobuchar, Warren, Baldwin, Mikulski, Landrieu, Shaheen, and Leahy. I ask unanimous consent to set aside the…

It is important that the Federal Government be a model employer of veterans.

I also wish to speak in support of S. 868, the Filipino Veterans Promise Act, I cosponsored with Sen. Heller.

This bill would ensure that religious symbols, regardless of affiliation, are allowed to be part of military memorials.

I want to associate myself with the testimony of my colleague from Hawaii, Senator Schatz, in support of S. 690, the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act.

I believe it is important that veterans are given proper compensation for the sacrifices made in service to our country.

Servicemembers are protected under law and DOD policy from retaliatory personnel actions based on protected communications.

General Dempsey, General Odierno, Admiral Greenert, General Amos, General Welsh, and Admiral Papp, after the initial training, how often is it repeated as these servicemembers progress in their careers?

Servicemembers are protected from reprisal and retaliation under the provisions of section 1034 of title 10, U.S.C.

We are facing a crisis in the ranks.

DOD has been trying to work on the issue of sexual assault for a significant period of time.