If they took the idea that they could escape poverty through education, I think it would make a more basic read more

If they took the idea that they could escape poverty through education, I think it would make a more basic and long-lasting change in the way things happen. What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and practical goals.

I am always telling our federal agencies and contractors that if they bring work to Hawaii, they need to hire read more

I am always telling our federal agencies and contractors that if they bring work to Hawaii, they need to hire Hawaii residents.

That was a fun question. A different way of looking at the extent people trust each other is that question. read more

That was a fun question. A different way of looking at the extent people trust each other is that question. Again, that's normative behavior. I know growing up we never had our door locked. That has changed.

I just wanted to make some money and have a job since I'm not old enough for another job, like read more

I just wanted to make some money and have a job since I'm not old enough for another job, like in a store,

As a member of the school board I played an integral role in keeping the district's approximately $8 million budget read more

As a member of the school board I played an integral role in keeping the district's approximately $8 million budget successfully in the black while building several additions and making many improvements. I also played a key role in negotiating many successful union contracts for the district. This experience will better able me to keep the sheriff's department spending in check, and to work well with the department's employee union.

I knew I had to come out in the second half and help my team out. I was feeling it, read more

I knew I had to come out in the second half and help my team out. I was feeling it, so I just kept shooting. I wasn't shy at all.

I guess one of the reasons I'm doing the Poe piece is that I think Poe demonstrates that no matter read more

I guess one of the reasons I'm doing the Poe piece is that I think Poe demonstrates that no matter how difficult things are, if you continue to move forward in life, you can eventually become victorious, even if it's later in life.

That was big. I think that was the play that got everybody going a little bit. Then, when I was read more

That was big. I think that was the play that got everybody going a little bit. Then, when I was able to tie it with a free throw, it made a little statement to them.

The team played much better, ... Every team member contributed tonight. Our serving was much better, and we had good read more

The team played much better, ... Every team member contributed tonight. Our serving was much better, and we had good team hustle.