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.

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.

But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.

Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.

When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.

Electing pro-choice Republican women can help foster a discussion that reflects the full spectrum of views and can lead to a more balanced and responsible public dialogue.

It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

I believe in you, Sonya. You're a girl who can do impossible things. No one like you has walked this world. I regret not realizing that sooner.

Nature indeed plants the seeds of religion--fear and ignorance kingcraft and priestcraft water and tend it.

If it ran, a Bean would eat it. If it fell, a Bean would eat it.

It made my blood boil so hot, my brain stopped working right.

…victory that comes from the sacrifice on an innocent isn’t a victory. It’s the end of us.

I always had this dream to make a solo record. I told my mom when I was 7 years old, but I just ended up being in bands. I'm a free spirit. I follow my heart, and it's led me to where I am.

My muse must come to me on union time.

When we win on an issue we call it leadership. When we lose, we call it politics. Practicing politics simply means increasing your options for effective results.

Take my camel, dear,' said my aunt Dot, climbing down from that animal on her return from high Mass.

Existence was really very simple when you did what you were told.