Women feel we need to be much better prepared, that we need to have a lot of experience behind us before we run for office. — Mazie Hirono Copy Share Image
I had run other people's campaigns. I had been doing political activities for a decade before I ever ran for office myself. That is so much the experience of women of my generation. We always feel as though we have… — 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
