“The Senate needs a lot more diversity, and I bring quadruple diversity...” — Mazie Hirono Quote

“The Senate needs a lot more diversity, and I bring quadruple diversity.”

“The thing about immigrants is the people who come to this country with that kind of drive? They are risk-takers. And we need risk-takers who want to improve their lives, create jobs and do those things that add to the dynamism of our economy.”

“At a pretty young age, I wanted to do something with my life that would help people. I've been that way for quite a while.”

“We have all ethnicities, religions, economic statuses, orientations, genders, so much diversity. We need to make sure that that diversity is seen, is heard, is respected, has a seat at the table, and is pulling a lever of power - either from a community perspective or from the perspective of elected officials.”

“Londoners say, 'We're so proud of our diversity and tolerance,' but what if that diversity ends up making us intolerant?”

“In a post-9/11 world, diversity has become even more important.”