WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined her Democratic Congressional colleagues in welcoming nineteen Buddhist Monks as they finished their 2,300 mile-long Walk for Peace.
"I'm glad to welcome the Venerable Monks who have traveled thousands of miles to spread their message." said Senator Hirono. "Their journey reminds us that leading with compassion and striving for peace can bring us all together. I thank them for showing that each of us can do something to call attention to the fact that there can be peace in this world."
In October, the Venerable Monks started their journey in Fort Worth, Texas. For the past 15 weeks, they have traveled the country spre...