I was in sixth grade at Koko Head Elementary School in Honolulu, and was chosen to pin the 50th star on the American flag in front of my teachers and classmates at a special assembly to celebrate statehood. — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
Sen. Akaka's care, empathy and compassion were evident to everyone who knew him. — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
There is no future without all of us - black, brown and white - coming together. — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
At a pretty young age, I wanted to do something with my life that would help people. I've been that way for quite a… — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
I bring quadruple diversity to the Senate: I'm a woman; I'll be the first Asian woman ever to be elected to the U.S. Senate;… — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
My deep emotional connection to my mother, a remarkable woman who made a hard choice to save her children, and who valiantly struggled to… — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
I've been very open about my health challenge because I think it's really important to let my constituents know that in spite of the… — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
No one should have to worry about whether they can afford the health care that one day might save their life. — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
One of my favorite Japanese foods is called natto. It's fermented soybeans. I grew up in Japan eating natto. It's definitely an acquired taste.… — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
That is the great thing about Hawaii. We're so culturally diverse and we inner-marry and appreciate each other's cultures. — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
Hawaii - the Aloha state - is built on the strength of its multicultural society, from our indigenous Native Hawaiian people to the many… — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
