Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee that will oversee immigration reform legislation, released the following statement reacting to today's bipartisan agreement on the principles of immigration reform: "I'm glad to see that there is bipartisan agreement among my colleagues regarding the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, released the following statement reacting to reports that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is removing the military’s ban on women serving in combat:   "Today's news is a great step toward equality. These restrictions that block women...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision:   “Roe v. Wade was a monumental decision for women in this country. One of my first political actions as a college student was writing a letter to my members of Congress that...

Washington, D.C. - Senator Mazie K. Hirono today released the following statement in celebration of President Obama’s inauguration:    “I join the people of Hawaii in sending our aloha to our island son, President Obama, as he begins his second term. We in Hawaii are especially proud and happy for the president's re-election....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which will be observed on Monday, January 21:   “Dr. King moved the nation to stand up against intolerance and fight injustice, and the people of Hawaii have a unique understanding of Dr. King’s dream. We...

Washington, D.C. – Senator Mazie K. Hirono today announced two senior members of her Hawaii U.S. Senate staff. Betsy Lin will serve as Chief of Staff and Jadine Nielsen as Acting State Director. Nielsen will also lead the search for a permanent State Director. Hirono today also released formal job descriptions for the State Director,...

Washington, D.C. - Senator Mazie K. Hirono today released the following statement regarding the announced closing of the Kapolei Tesoro refinery: “The closing of the Kapolei refinery, one of only two refineries in Hawaii, is terrible news for the state and the workers who will lose their job because of this action. “I will work closely...

Washington, D.C. - Just days after securing a seat on the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee that will conduct the confirmation hearings for Secretary of Defense, Senator Mazie K. Hirono today released the following statement regarding President Obama's nomination of former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to serve as Secretary of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement after being assigned to the Senate Committee on Armed Services: "I am honored to serve on the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Hawaii is home to the US Pacific Command and thousands of men and women who serve our country in the armed forces. Our...

Washington, DC - Senator Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement after being sworn in as Hawaii’s United States Senator: “Today is about the people of Hawaii, and I am honored to serve as a strong voice for our state in the United States Senate. Now more than ever, we need leaders in Washington who are focused on...