The reason I ask is because I have had conversations with many of our maritime workers that I have seen in our States.

Excuse me, Madam Chairwoman. Just briefly request---- Unanimous consent to insert testimony we have here submitted for the record from the Longshore and Warehouse Union, representing port workers in Hawaii and the western region for the…

I was very proud after 9/11 when I enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard; proud to continue serving as a captain in that same unit; proud when I was a private that I went to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in basic training and learned…

41 years ago, President Nixon signed the landmark Title IX legislation into law, giving girls and boys equal opportunities in sports. But what many people don't know is that there was a 5-foot, 2-inch Japanese American woman from Hawaii…

I am encouraged to see this bill move forward because it will add and tighten the sanctions greatly on Iran.

It's been an honor to stand here on the floor today in a bipartisan manner with my colleagues. I want to thank the gentlewoman from Indiana for managing this and her strong support and advocacy for this issue, which is symbolic of us…

I would like to thank my colleague from Wisconsin for leading this effort and for his leadership in bringing together Members from all parts of the country that represent many diverse viewpoints. I know, for me, one thing that I often hear…

I have some questions for Mr. Dinkins with regard to the estimated 40 percent of people who are here unlawfully who came on valid visas.

We have a growing epidemic in our military that requires our immediate action. I rise today to highlight a bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation that will stem the growing cancer of sexual assault on men and women in the military…

I thank my colleague from Hawaii for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, which authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the…

I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today.

Last week I had the chance to visit Afghanistan to get a firsthand perspective of the status of our withdrawal, as well as to visit some of our deployed Hawaii troops. Our servicemembers continue to serve with the highest level of…

Wounded warriors should not have to sacrifice their privacy, encounter conflicting screening policies and procedures.

What does that actually mean when you are talking about numbers of troops on the ground?

I would like to give thanks to Representatives Don Young, Tom Cole, and Representative Noem for offering this very important amendment. The Hawaii Members have had a long relationship with Alaska on Native issues, and I look forward to…

So there is an individual at every airport that can--is there to assist, particularly the wounded warriors who need that.

We applaud Representatives Gabbard, Richmond, and Joyce for introducing this legislation and for their continued support of America's wounded and injured veterans.

I applaud this effort. I have had the honor and privilege of serving with many amazing heroes in our country.

This is one of the few places where things happen fast, right, Mr. Chairman?

the countries of South Asia are vital strategic, economic and security partners for our country

We cannot cut our way to prosperity and we cannot ask the least among us to solve our nation's fiscal crisis.

It will be vital to maintain the funding for GME payments as we continue to prepare our next generation of doctors who can offer reasonable and accessible health care through the Affordable Care Act.

My testimony today is guided by the principle that deficit reduction should not increase unemployment and poverty, nor harm the disadvantaged.

Reductions in defense spending must be responsible and cannot come at the expense of our military readiness.

The small investment we make--historically, just one percent of our budget--is critical in preventing the need for military interventions across the globe.