It's easy to say, let's go in and get the bad guys. But you have a divided country of Sunnis and Shias. The United States goes and takes action there on behalf of the Iraqi government. You've got Iran coming in and saying we're going to stand with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, so now we're aligning ourselves with Iran, and if we do air strikes, becoming de facto air force for them.

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

These days, it's often women in uniform - moms, wives, even grandmothers - who deploy and leave their families behind.

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.

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

Looking at someone in a deployed setting, it's not in their best interest to get pregnant overseas, but if it happens, it happens.