Comments about GRIH

"I am writing to thank the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for the fine work it is doing. Sometimes think tanks get the reputation for being all "think" and no "taking action." But this is not so with the Grassroot Institute. The fine programs and presenters brought into Hawaii have directly influenced legislation. I look forward to sponsoring and introducing proposed legislation informed and shaped by the innovative ideas of the Grassroot Institute. We have been reminded that bigger isn't always better and that the market can solve problems which government only tends to make worse. Dick Rowland deserves our thanks. I am a better legislator because of the outstanding public policy work of this local think tank. Mahalo!"

David A. Pendleton
Formerly House of Representatives
State of Hawaii
49th Representative District

"Keep up the fine work. At the very least you are making those public officials think - no small feat!"

Jacob G. Hornberger
President
The Future of Freedom Foundation
Fairfax, Virginia

"Your work at the Grassroot Institute is a great gift to Atlas, and the free society."

Alejandro A Chafuen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Atlas Econoomic Research Foundation
Fairfax, Virginia

"Thanks for all you do to support our community including assistance to the Tax Foundation"

Linda Smith
Chair
Tax Foundation of Hawaii (8/29/03)

"Glad to be part of your organization"

Sally Lampson Kanehe (1/22/04)

"The Grassroot Institute provides invigorating ideas to Hawaii's
moribund political establishment. They can be counted upon for candor,
integrity and enthusiasm while inflicting common sense and, in some
quarters, trepidation."

"One of the very few public voices for the commonsense man..."

Anonymous quotes

"The Institute does a remarkably good job promoting limited government, lower taxes, a strong defense, the centrality of a quality education, responsible state government, and family values. It is a privilege to work with a group of this caliber."

Tim Goeglein
Special Assistant to the President

“I appreciate your continued input on health care issues.”

Mark Recktenwald
Director, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

“Congratulations on providing an excellent new forum for public policy discussion in our state.”

Cliff Slater

“Thanks for promoting the use of sound science in the policy arena.”

Stephanie Whalen

President, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center

Darci Evans
Charley’s Taxi

“Thank you for all the work you did to organize the Freedom Forum in Pearl City. I think this was the best Freedom Forum we’ve had in the fours years I’ve been participating. The response of the group was tremendous. It looks like that they are hungry to do some good and important things for Hawaii. Keep up the good work.”

Professor, Political Science Department

Hillsdale College, Michigan

1/17/05

“We were most pleased with the program in Hawaii. The attendance was great and the participants very appreciative and exuberant. It was a pleasurable experience for all the staff, and one that left us feeling uplifted and ready to tackle the next Freedom Forum a few days later in Palm Springs.”

Sandi Henry

Hillsdale College

“Just a brief follow-up to the Freedom Forum session held in Hawaii Jan. 5-6. What a full agenda and so much sharing of thoughts and ideas. It was impressive to be allowed a glimpse of Hillsdale and its curriculum, meet the professors and the most efficient support staff.”

Jo Kamae Byrne

Jennifer Benck
UH Law School Student 3/1/05

“All of us at IJ appreciate your help.”

Staff of Institute for Justice
4/10/05

“Thanks for keeping an eye on things…”

Grassroot Institute Supporter
4/1/8/05