Throughout My Political Career, I've Believed In

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.

Before A Community Can Prosper, The People Must Believe In Their Leaders. They Must Know That At The Core Of Every Decision Is Careful Planning, Hard Work, And Unbending Integrity Rather Than Partisanship Or Self-gain. They Must Trust That The Awesome Power Of Government Is Not Being Abused.

Chronically Homeless Means Constantly Homeless; It Means Repeatedly Homeless.

Politicians All Too Often Think About The Next Election. Statesmen Think About The Next Generation.

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.