I have reached the conclusion that Hawaii does not need LNG in our future.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
When it was first proposed, I was willing to support it as a 'transitional fuel' because it had some clear advantages for Hawaii. Much has changed since then. LNG will no longer save us any money.
When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.
I think it's really important as we position Hawaii as the policy leader in renewable energy.
It's time to focus all of our efforts on renewables. We will oppose the building of LNG facilities.
Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.
Some people say Hawaii is spoiled, but I don't think so. It's modern. It's a part of today's world.
Hawaii is a small, close community.
Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.
As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians.
We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is Manifest Destiny.