There was a queen that was overthrown here. So I was affected by all of that and felt profoundly grateful for the opportunity to live in Hawaii, and I set out at once to try to fit in.

He moved to the Hawaii State Senate where he served from 1980 to 1986. On December 11 2009 he announced that he would resign from Congress to concentrate on his gubernatorial bid. State Attorney General David M.

S. He has also served as a state legislator and member of the Honolulu City Council.