“A pivotal part of any self-governance dialogue has to include reconciling the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.”

“Native Hawaiians are deprived of their ancestral lands after years of witnessing their Hawaii sold repeatedly to the benefit of others and not Hawaiians.”

“Over the last two years OHA has been the least transparent over its history.”

“Let us not forget that the state failed to resolve the management of Mauna Kea.”

“I will prioritize initiatives that support the creation of more high-paying jobs. I will put particular emphasis on trade schools, jobs in medicine and health care and green energy.”

“If we don’t have the will to fix Waikiki Beach, how can we fix anything else?”

“I propose creating a specialized wing within the prison dedicated to individuals arrested due to homelessness or behavioral incidents.”

“Our failure to place greater emphasis and resources on areas with the potential for diversification only reinforces our dependence on tourism.”

“As a sitting senator, every time I joined colleagues to conduct state business in a space where there was no public presence, I felt like I was betraying the public trust.”

“Maui County has failed to address rising real estate prices and the limited inventory of homes.”