August 4, 2009

In an exclusive interview with The TCOT Report, Hawaii Democratic State Senator Will Espero today confirmed that he intends to introduce legislation that will allow the public disclosure of Barack Obama’s 1961 Certificate of Live Birth.

“I have no doubt President Obama was born in Hawaii. Most of us have no doubt. We believe he was born here. I don’t know what’s wrong with being able to confirm someone was born in the USA.”

“ The purpose of the legislation I’m considering is to make original birth records open for everybody. We should allow someone to look at the birth records. Whatever information we are utilizing should be public...not public on demand, but if you make an appointment, you can look at it, the original document. It’s just a matter of transparency that needs to be answered.”

“At present, the bill is being worked on internally in my office. I have not discussed it with Dr. Fukino, Director of the Health Department of the State of Hawaii.”

When asked his response to the question if the Obama Administration might oppose his legislation, Espero responded: “ I never thought they would view it unfavorably. If they do I’m just going to scratch my head. What’s there to hide? My intention is to introduce the bill when the legislature reconvenes in January.”

News of Senator Espero's intention to introduce a birth certificate transparency bill was first reported in the Honolulu Star Bulletin last month.

Espero was first elected to the Hawaii State Senate in 1992. A graduate of Seattle University, Senator Espero was born in Japan to Filipino parents. His website states that it his personal goal to be the first United States Senator of Filipino heritage.





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