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HAYASHI:If I may just interject at this point. We have not made th arrangements for any accommodations for the 28, so we wanted to make sure that itÓs adefinite date. We need to secure a location first before we can determine what dates weÓre going to have. Is that okay with you? GIFFIN:Yes. When do you think you can tell us? HAYASHI:I think by tomorrow we can decide. And, also, I guess we need to find out how many more witnesses so that we can determine the number of days. GIFFIN:Well, thatÓs what IÓm trying to do. HAYASHI:Because itÓs very costly to rent these rooms. Thank you. GIFFIN:Sure, sure. Mr. Torigoe just reminded me that also would be a consideration for you, Mr. Vitousek, regarding your witness. Okay. Mikahala, are you ready to give us opening comments? M. ROY:Thank you. Good morning to everyone. Klana Huli Honua calls as witness today David Roy, whoÓs president of the corporation, and heÓs here before us ready for swearing in. GIFFIN:Mr. Roy, will you please raise your right hand? Do you s affirm to tell the truth on this matter now before the Hawaii County Planning Commission? D. ROY:I do. GIFFIN:Thank you. Will you please state your name and your resi address for the record. D. ROY:My name is David Kahelemauna Roy, Jr. I am from 78-6822 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona. GIFFIN:Thank you. You may begin your testimony. D. ROY:I would like to preface my testimony today by saying that inconceivable in view of the sworn testimonies of the State and the County and its officers to protect and uphold the cultural importance of the Native Hawaiians by Section 5F of the Admissions Act, that this should ever have to come to pass is beyond me. I cannot understand how the Planning Commission has allowed is such a, this has been long-known to be a historic area and it should not be encroached upon by greedy developers of the United States, with whatever fo you. M. ROY:Thank you. Madam Chair, may I proceed with direct questi 10