Neil Abercrombie: “I can affirm to the gentleman based on his suggestion which he just made about elections that General Garner felt very…”

I want to thank all my colleagues here today, and I want to thank those especially who have risen in opposition. This is what our democracy is all about. My only regret in extending my aloha to those who may not feel able to vote for the…

I ask support of this measure and to advance the reconciliation process for one of the nation's indigenous people.

I think all we are trying to do is to complete the circle to the extent that the Native Hawaiians ought to be given the same treatment as we give Native Alaskans and the American Indians.

I can assure you that the Ethics Committee, the Parliamentarian and the Speaker of the House of Representatives have assured me that, if you can consume it on the premises, it's okay.