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Hawaii is a special place because we have a very diverse population there, who are very respectful and tolerant of those who have differing opinions and different views.

Hawaii is a beautiful place to bring up a family.

I can't speak for all Hawaiians, but the reality is that we depend on tourism. Locals might not want to go to the spots like Waikiki, but we do want tourists to experience more of the islands.

I go to an all-Hawaiian school, and we learn everything about being Hawaiian. We have a really deep respect for the water and the land. We say, 'mauka to makai,' mountains to ocean. I believe if you take care of the ocean, the ocean will take care of you in return.

Some people say Hawaii is spoiled, but I don't think so. It's modern. It's a part of today's world.

It saddens me to know that I jeopardized the welfare of the kind people of Hawaii, a community that I love and call my home.

I want to stay in Hawaii a little while. I'm kind of liking it over there.

Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.

We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is Manifest Destiny.