But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.

I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.

Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.

When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.

Electing pro-choice Republican women can help foster a discussion that reflects the full spectrum of views and can lead to a more balanced and responsible public dialogue.

It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

I think of death only with tranquility, as an end. I refuse to let death hamper life. Death must enter life only to define it.

For jokes as well as justice come in with speech.

Gardening is full of mistakes, almost all of them pleasant and some of them actually instructive.

People are always coming up to me and saying, 'I love you, love your work.' And then the next sentence is, 'I loved your brother.' John made people laugh, and laughter is a powerful thing.

I really like Dontrelle Willis' pitch; he's animated on the mound and is fun to watch - he gets into the game emotionally.

It's nice to win. I'll never win again. I may have to take up golf - take on Tiger.

A good reputation for yourself and your company is an invaluable asset not reflected in the balance sheets.

There's not much difference between a fantasist and a visionary. We all have dreams and without dreams in business, I don't believe you can be successful. The trick is to turn them into reality.

I learned the songs and played the gigs, and then they called me about a month later. They told me they were like super stoked on me and asked me to join their band.

I do not like being famous. I like being normal.