[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 4935]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         WHERE'S THE FAIRNESS?

  (Ms. HANABUSA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. HANABUSA. Many of us were back in our districts for 2 weeks. I 
had town halls, like I'm sure many of my colleagues did, and I'm sure 
they probably heard what I heard. We call them kupuna in Hawaii. That 
means our elderly. They're concerned about their Medicare. They're 
concerned about their safety nets, which we provide. And the reason is 
because they've done everything on their part to make us the great 
Nation that we are today.
  Today's space shuttle flying over the Capitol was a great statement. 
That shows you what an amazing country that we are. So we should ask 
ourselves, Why can't we keep our word to our elders? Why can't we keep 
our promises? Why can't we in our greatness ensure that they will be 
comforted in their senior years? Why? These are fundamental questions. 
Just show the compassion and fairness. That should make us the greatest 
country in the world.

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