I am privileged to be able to work for the people of Hawaii in whatever capacity.

In the military, I learned that 'leadership' means raising your hand and volunteering for the tough, important assignments.

A military mindset is objectively analyzing a planned course of action and anticipating the likely consequences before you take that action.

Every soldier knows this simple fact: If you don't know your enemy, you will not be able to defeat him.

Through my time in the military and my deployments, I have recognized the importance of having a Commander in Chief who will not only go after those who threaten the safety and security of the American people, but who will also exercise good judgment and foresight in stopping these failed interventionist wars of regime change that have cost our country so much in human lives, untold suffering, and trillions of dollars.

As a soldier, I've served with the most brave people in an institution that's built on integrity, honor, and duty.

It makes no sense for us to consider going back there and getting involved in what truly is a religious civil war. What real difference would it make on the ground? And secondly, is it in the best interests of the United States to do that? I would say that those questions are not being answered in a compelling way that would cause me to support that.