Neil Abercrombie: “Can we conclude, Mr. Speaker, by saying that, at least for the three of us I think I can speak, there will be openness…”

Disasters like Hurricane Sandy know no ideology. There is no political points to be scored.

The State of Hawaii has become the first sub national government to sign onto the Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership.

We regard the Pacific Ocean as not separating us in the Asian Pacific region, but connecting us in the Asian Pacific region.

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.