05-18-2015, 06:40 AM
Pahoated,
You indicated that the Republicans have twisted the Akaka bill around.
I present to you the words of Senator Akaka (Democrat) himself on the Senate floor regarding the matters of his bill (The Akaka Bill).
"The legislation I introduce today seeks to build upon the foundation of reconciliation. It provides a structured process to bring together the people of Hawai`i, along a path of healing to a Hawai`i where its indigenous people are respected and culture is embraced. Through enactment of this legislation, we have the opportunity to demonstrate that our country does not just preach its ideas, but lives according to its founding principles. As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians."
I've tried to make sense of your previous statements and re-reviewed those things I've already read to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I've yet to figure out where you've derived your information.
As per Senator Akaka's statement -
What part of that is not clear or twisted by a Republican? Have you even read the Akaka bill? Also keep in mind that the Aka Bill has never passed the Senate since its introduction to Congress in 2000.
You indicated that the Republicans have twisted the Akaka bill around.
I present to you the words of Senator Akaka (Democrat) himself on the Senate floor regarding the matters of his bill (The Akaka Bill).
"The legislation I introduce today seeks to build upon the foundation of reconciliation. It provides a structured process to bring together the people of Hawai`i, along a path of healing to a Hawai`i where its indigenous people are respected and culture is embraced. Through enactment of this legislation, we have the opportunity to demonstrate that our country does not just preach its ideas, but lives according to its founding principles. As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians."
I've tried to make sense of your previous statements and re-reviewed those things I've already read to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I've yet to figure out where you've derived your information.
As per Senator Akaka's statement -
What part of that is not clear or twisted by a Republican? Have you even read the Akaka bill? Also keep in mind that the Aka Bill has never passed the Senate since its introduction to Congress in 2000.