Neil Abercrombie: “I rise in support of the Rodriguez amendment, just indicating that in one area, and I am sure it can be emulated in many…”

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 presume when you say political balance you don't mean those who are for civil rights and those who are against it?

On this day 114 years ago, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown by agents of the United States government.

Thus, it seems right on this day that we begin the Congressional process that all Native Hawaiians be recognized as indigenous people of Hawaii.