"The frank and blunt debates on issues among the Senate majority caucus reflect a diversity of thoughts and ideas."

"Hawaii County is and should be our last opportunity for a global view of sustainability."

"I think capping hotel numbers is a good idea for now. I cannot imagine increasing available rooms when the shortage for livable local housing is so unbalanced."

"I will work to restore trust in Hawaii’s government with measures to reduce the power of money over elections and lawmaking."

"We should be looking at upcoming modern biotechnology in agriculture, cryptocurrency, international trade and most of all educating our youth in Hawaii ways."

"We must prioritize the needs of the community over the profitability of the tourism industry."

"Farming, fishing, water and natural environment development need to be heavily invested in and a clear plan for development charted."

"We can and must be energy-independent, and gaming will bring billions of dollars to the state."

"The best education needs to be determined locally -- we know what our keiki are good at, need help with, and can accomplish, better than any bureaucrat halfway around the world."