A Quote by William Finnegan

Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing, and many Hawaiians or part-Hawaiians surf, but in the rest of the United States it's a pretty white sport.

William Finnegan

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William Finnegan
American - Journalist
Born: 1952

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Hawaiians want change, and if the Democrats don't offer change, Hawaiians are going to vote for the Republican who offers change.

Ed Case

As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians.

Daniel Akaka

I spent a lot of time with some native Hawaiians who protest being part of the United States and literally carry protest signs saying "We are not Americans." And they have no real warmth for being the 50th state.

Sarah Vowell

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John John Florence

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Josip Broz Tito

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Gabriel Iglesias

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Thomas Jefferson

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Lori Petty

Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States.

Lee Corso

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Muhammad Ali

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Max Holloway

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Kevin Bleyer

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Xavier Rudd

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