The 1993 apology put Hawaii in a position of power, at that point they should have said thank-you for your admission of guilt, now we need you to make restitution for the damage you have done and we need you to... stated point by point to right this wrong. They did not request anything, and that's exactly what they got. Congress tells Hawaii how to run their schools and courts comes with federal dollars. You will need to give the money make in order to make that statement. food stamps, HUD housing and social services programs are all paid for by tax money from all 49 states. They didn't strike in 1993 when they were in a position of power. The lack of assertiveness, lack of holding the speaker accountable for his words, will cause Hawaii to be taken over by anyother power. Argentina and Australia are two country's (there are many other examples) who were in the similar positions, one thrived and the other can barely surive. You have got to assert yourself, and hold others accountable.