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"I think that the money OHA has distributed through our grants and low-interest loan programs has substantially contributed to improving the lives of Native Hawaiians."

"By moving toward a more regenerative model, tourism can drive the economic diversification that leaders in Hawaii have talked about for decades."

"Lower taxes by shrinking the size of government, which would put more money in the hands of the middle class."

"I believe that the aerospace industry needs to be encouraged and this is a great opportunity for all those STEM students to look for in the future. How about space tourism?"

"I would like to implement a civic education curriculum in our schools that also incorporates paths into local job fields."

"Let’s prioritize housing our local families through developing public rentals and rent-to-own and fee-units with residency and resale stipulations that keep them from turning into more investment properties."

"I want to be able to offer every Hawaii high school graduate the ability to attend a local vocational or community college — regardless of a person’s ability to pay."

"I’ve seen too many times where the one party, the Hawaii Democrat party, ignores the testimony and will of the people."

"The present tourist industry should be more efficiently managed, and friendly small business legislation should be passed for agricultural business and manufacturing throughout the islands."

"Not only is Democratic control of the Legislature reflective of the political makeup of Hawaii, but it also allows for progress while stalemates and partisanship plague the national political stage."