Mr. Speaker, mr. President , former governors, distinguished justices of the courts, representatives of our congressional delegation, members of the hawaii state legislature, elected officials, military leaders, honored guests, family and friends. Good morning and aloha. As a new legislative session opens, i want you to know i am ready to work with you on the issues that affect us all. The state of our state is strong. We are a resilient people. And the future is bright. As i stand before you today, im struck by the beautiful and often challenging complexity that makes hawaii our home. We really are the most beautiful place on earth. We are of many cultures and faiths and we live together in greater harmony than any place in the world. People from all over the planet come here to enjoy our environment, our culture and their gifts to all of us, the gifts of aloha, tolerance and respect, and the celebration of each other and our differences. We often need to be reminded of what makes us
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