Colleen Hanabusa quotes

Background checks, waiting periods, reports of transfers, and access to mental health records have not stopped the legal sale of firearms to legitimate buyers. (Colleen Hanabusa)

Hawaii's own Patsy Mink served as the first congresswoman of color and first Asian American woman in the House; she later sought the Democratic Party presidential nomination.

Colleen Hanabusa

Women have helped shape our world, yet still do not receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.

Colleen Hanabusa

Dr. Margaret Oda, a true trailblazer in education, served as Honolulu school district superintendent and was the driving force behind the middle-school concept and the first chairwoman of the Japanese American National Museum.

Colleen Hanabusa

During times of emergencies, civil crisis, or natural disasters it is important for persons to remain free to exercise their constitutional rights in a lawful and appropriate manner, and I believe it is important that we provide individuals with specific reassurance that we value those rights.

Colleen Hanabusa

I am certain that there are extremists on both sides of the gun control debate in Hawaii, as in the rest of the nation. However, it has been our willingness and ability to develop mutually respectful and effective gun control laws that have kept our community safe.

Colleen Hanabusa

I don't think people in Hawaii like negative ads, whether it's done by an independent group or whether it's done by the campaign itself.

Colleen Hanabusa

Colleen Hanabusa

Occupation: American Politician
Born: May 4, 1951
Quotes count: 7

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