The fact that the UN calls upon Senator English to share his talent and expertise across the Pacific is a positive for Hawaii, allowing our state to stand as a leader in the world's fastest-growing region. Basing even implied criticism on the bare number of days he spent in the Capitol ignores the real effect of staying engaged and advancing our interests around the world. This isn't the tenth grade; you don't get extra points just for showing up. When you look at the actual value of Senator English's service, his district and our state came out ahead.