The September 11th attack
Business leaders speak out about economy
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| • | What can Hawai'i do to cushion the economic fallout from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks? Join our discussion. |
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Mei Jeanne Wagner, 29, Wai'alae Iki, vice president, Starr Public Relations • • • Ken Nishida, 41, Hawai'i Kai, director of sales and marketing for Nissan Motor Corp. in Hawai'i • • • Dan Pilurs, 53, owner, Coconut Cruises • • • Walter Muraoka, 57, Wai'alae Nui, architect • • •
"I think the governor is right and there's a lot of uncertainty about what will happen to our economy. Certainly, taking steps to reduce the landing fees and marketing Hawai'i as a safe haven is a step in the right direction."
"(The governor's) got it right. ... We need tourists — Japanese tourists — to survive. Giving me a tax break is not going to help if I'm not making money."
"There's an uncertainty because nobody knows what will happen. ... I think Gov. Cayetano needs to go to Japan, and flying there will show people that it's safe. It's important for our political leaders to come out and say we don't need to be afraid."
