They were a highly respectable group. It opened my eyes to what people can achieve. and it caused me to realize what the people of Hawaii can achieve. Hawaii does not have to be a disconnected part of 48 States which most of the Hawaiian people will never see. but. within their own geographical sphere. within their own religion. within their own customs. within their economic development. within their geographic area. within the kinship and the friendship they have with their Asiatic neighbors and their blood relatives. they will be able to develop essentially as a commonwealth connected with the United States. unmeasured attainments over the years. They. too. will have pride in their distinct achievements. Mr.