Zinke  re OHA

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is a racial separatist institution seeking to create a "Native Hawaiian" tribe.  Its goal is to divide the people and lands of Hawaii along racial lines.  Designating OHA as co-trustee of the Papahanaumokuakea monument and/or its extension would place the U.S. government in the position of being an enabler, facilitating establishment of an apartheid regime in Hawaii.  OHA is not a reliable or morally upstanding partner as co-trustee of PHMA monument, as demonstrated by the fact that for many years OHA has evaded and refused to comply with state law regarding open meetings, disclosures of its salaries and expenditures, and seeking competitive bids in procurement of materials or services. 

Singling out Native Hawaiian ancient religion and cultural practices for special preference for access and activity in the monument discriminates against other races and religions which are entitled to equal respect and the equal protection of the laws.