Pelekikena George W. Bush
Ka Hale Ke'oke'o
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Aloha Pelekikena Bush:
Aloha 'oukou. In your speech to the United Nations on Wednesday, September 14, you stated:
"In the long run, the best way to protect the religious freedom, and the rights of women and minorities, is through institutions of self-rule, which allow people to assert and defend their own rights. All who stand for human rights must also stand for human freedom."
In this speech, you have committed yourself and your nation to noble principles. My question is whether you will fulfill that commitment with action.
The Apology Resolution, Public Law 103-150, acknowledged that the United States government cooperated in the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom government. Everything from that day, including the annexation of Hawai'i, is fruit from a poisoned tree. The only just and complete response to the illegal overthrow is the restoration of the Kingdom government.
The restoration process began the day Queen Liliu'okalani temporarily stepped aside to avoid bloodshed. In doing so, she relied on the United States government to reverse the illegal actions of its agents and restore the Kingdom. The Hawaiian people have waited patiently for 112 years for the Queen's faith in the United States to be manifested. During those years, the Kingdom lived on in the hearts and minds of the Hawaiian people, while their government was in abstentia.
The time has come to fulfill the Queen's prophecy that the nation would be restored. I have returned to Hawai'i to complete that mission. I am traveling amongst the people to bring the glad tidings that the Kingdom is restored and finding joy everywhere. We are in the process of putting the governmental structures in place, arranging appropriate financial support, and preparing for the transition to independence.
I invite you to join with us in a cooperative process to bring that mission to a rapid conclusion. I look forward to sitting with you to discuss the restoration of an independent Hawaiian Archipelago. I look forward to addressing your Congress and extending a hand of friendship in the spirit of forgiveness.
Your statement to the United Nations is presented in the words of your Founding Fathers. Their commitment to freedom and self determination led to the creation of your nation.
I encourage you to make the transition as easy and seamless as possible. We know that there will be goals and timetables. After more than 100 years, we are somewhat impatient. Yet we are mindful that a large ship takes time to change direction. As long as you accept the goal of restoration, I am sure we can work out the details together.
I also encourage you to consider the potential service a non-aligned nation based on spiritual principles can provide to the Human Family. There is no need for the Armageddon scenario that you have so brilliantly brought into focus. The Human Family can choose a different path. A non-aligned nation seeking only the greatest good for the Family can assist in identifying that path and unifying the Family to choose that path.
President Nixon could go to China. I trust that President Bush can come to Hawai'i. I invite you to enjoy a great lu'au and traditional Hawaiian celebration with me, while we contemplate the incredible changes that are taking place in our world.
Later, you can come to my coronation and walk side by side with me, while we enjoy the unfolding of miracles. The actual date and time of the coronation will be sent to you under separate cover as there are many arrangements that need to be made. Also under separate cover I will be sending you a personal and private message that only you will understand. I trust you will make arrangements to ensure that message reaches you and inform me of that arrangement as soon as possible.
'O au no,
Mo`o Ali`i Nui- King Edmund Keli`i Silva, Jr.
Royal Chambers: I Ka Wahipana o ka Pu'uhonua Hawai'i Nei
cc: Secretary General
Kofi Annan
Government Leaders
Governor Linda Lingle
