In this time of triumph and celebration for O'ahu, we must not forget that thousands of fellow Americans are still suffering the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina, ... The funds we raise will go to the American Red Cross for victims of Katrina.

We have gone to great lengths to figure whether we can make the program that we inherited from the last administration work, ... I'm here today to say that we can't make it work.

I think we gave a suggestion of how they could penetrate the U.S. market, and at the same time they shared with us technology that once again we have a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of, ... We need smart cards. We're grappling with how to revive it and bring it back.

I wanted to demonstrate my deep belief that the court ignored the expressed will of Princess Pauahi, and ... overlooked the reality of today's Hawai'i.

(We will) make sure that people who live in areas that are isolated, especially some of them who may not be physically able or are not as mobile, that we'll be able to get to them quickly and to disperse them.

It's a state issue, state problem and I think they need to be proactive about fixing it before the counties come forward.

Expanding bulky-item pickup service has been one of my priorities.

Hurricane Katrina is a grim reminder of the importance of preparedness.

That is very important to operate the bus with, that's very important to do the pothole repairs that this administration has been very focused on and I must admit at this time we've been quite successful.