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David Ige
Governor David Y. Ige was sworn in as the eighth governor of the State of Hawai‘i on December 1, 2014. He became the fourth native-born Governor of Hawai‘i and first governor in the United States of America of Okinawan descent.
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If the activists say there’s no compromise, then it leaves the state with few options. We will enforce the law while making people aware of the facts that have been part of this decade-long legal process. A lot of misinformation is being circulated so we want to provide factual, accurate details so people can base their opinions on sound information rather than rumors. We encourage everyone’s patience as we work to find a peaceful way forward that respects community concerns and deeply held feelings.
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Let’s talk about respect for the flag of the State of Hawaiʻi. Our law enforcement officers serve proudly under the state flag, and they would never intentionally damage it. Last week, protesters used screws to attach the state flag to plywood and then nailed additional pieces of wood over the flag to block entry to an unauthorized structure on Mauna Kea. The screw heads were stripped to prevent removal of the flag with a screwdriver. As they do in their jobs every day, they decided to move quickly in a difficult situation, and in this case, a state flag was damaged in the process.
Protester tactics such as putting the flag across an entrance then claiming officers didn’t respect it and crying “assault” and “attack” as they are peacefully doing their jobs were designed to interfere unfairly with law enforcement activities and produce an unnecessary reaction.
I am working very hard to resolve the issues on Mauna Kea while ensuring the safety of all. Law enforcement actions have been and will continue to be focused on safety and security. #GovSetsItStraightMaunakea #TMT #Maunakea
Throughout my governorship, my focus has been to improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s people and make the islands a place future generations can choose to call home. One way is to prepare our students for the 21st century innovation economy and to create jobs here that will pay enough to support them.
I agree with UH Vice President for Research and Innovation Vassilis Syrmos who said, "If TMT goes, the biggest risk may be the inability to attract leading science and technology luminaries who will work with the business community to grow a strong economy in Hawaiʻi." Is this a risk we are willing to take? I am committed to finding a way to move the TMT project forward, for this is the future we need to build for our next generation.
Today we honor and remember those whose lives were lost on 9/11. Let us recognize our heroes, support the survivors and families of victims, give thanks to those who serve the people and protect our country and renew our commitment to preserving America’s spirit by looking to our country’s past, present and future.
The United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag are flown at half-staff at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i until sunset to remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on Sept. 11, 2001.
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