“With access to affordable shipping, Hawaii can effectively diversify its economy away from tourism and military.”

“As a state senator, I would lobby the state of Hawaii to make Congress listen to us, the people, not only the Hawaii Democrats.”

“While we certainly shouldn’t give up on tourism, a more balanced and diversified economic base is needed for our state.”

“I hope that my ability to represent both sides will allow people to meet in the middle again.”

“We are leaving millennials with a world where they will eventually have to chew the air before they breath it.”

“I would push to pass sweeping climate change legislation like the Green New Deal.”

“I will fight to see tourism return through opening up travel and removing obnoxious, irrational emergency orders.”

“I am committed to reaching across the aisle to end divisive politics.”

“I can work for a coalition between Alaska and Hawaii to open the Pacific Basin for free market shipping through Hawaii.”

“We should consider internet connectivity as a critical facility, similar to electricity.”