I don't think Sessions said "Merely", "an island in the Pacific". This was 'perceived and interpreted' by the ultra sensitive, media and people of low self esteem.  The island politicians need to understand that the 'Luna' are the Republicans this term and should stop raising petty issues contrary to the current administrations programs that will not benefit the local people. Instead they (the other party and biased local media) seek to bring attention to pointless issues that a state as small as Hawaii (yes, face it, Hawaii relatively is small)  simply out of spite and intent to disrupt. Disruptive children eventually get disciplined and it will be the local people that will suffer for it. When you are 'Da Boss', then you can make noise. Fact of life, unfortunately for some.