The problems and issues are not too much different from the rest of the country. This group is concerned and passionate about the issues.

Here, the Hawaiian community has a long history and a long heritage. We need to preserve that.

Stakeholders are the people that build the community ... that inspire the community ... that serve the community.

I think he was being pressured to pitch for his country. I think the pressure is what made this guy pitch in a fairly intense situation last night. How could he say no? He's just not that kind of guy.

There weren't any problems before. But it helps in terms of setting the scene, creating a nice post card for the area.

I view it as a national issue for the rest of the country.