David Ige

Politician

United States

1957 - Present

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Loss prevention experts report that professional shoplifters calculate the value of the merchandise they are stealing to keep it under the threshold amount to avoid serious penalties and prosecution as a felony.
David Ige
It's time to focus all of our efforts on renewables. We will oppose the building of LNG facilities.
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Our job is to help people take ownership of the process of electing their government. As leaders, our job is to inspire others and not discourage them.
David Ige
I stand here today - in the shadow of my parents' and grandparents' accomplishments - because of their willingness to sacrifice and look to my future.
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As leaders, our job is to engage people so that they will want to participate in this grand experience in self governance.
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We are asking the question: What makes the most sense for public-private partnerships for affordable housing.
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I just think it gets confusing for our communities when the federal law is different from the state law.
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The voters of Hawaii have said loud and clear that it's not money that wins elections.
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When it was first proposed, I was willing to support it as a 'transitional fuel' because it had some clear advantages for Hawaii. Much has changed since then. LNG will no longer save us any money.
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Japan and Hawaii enjoy a special connection, and I want to honor this enduring relationship.
David Ige