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

Hawaii is a special place because we have a very diverse population there, who are very respectful and tolerant of those who have differing opinions and different views.

As a combat veteran, I know the cost of war.

I've seen firsthand the high human cost of war.

It is clear that there needs to be a closer working relationship between the United States and India. How can we have a close relationship if decision-makers in Washington know very little, if anything, about the religious beliefs, values, and practices of India's 800 million Hindus?

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

I chose to take the oath of office with my personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita because its teachings have inspired me to be a servant-leader, dedicating my life in the service of others and to my country.