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

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

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.

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

The cost of war impacts all of us - both in the human cost and the cost that's being felt frankly in places like Flint, Michigan, where families and children are devastated and destroyed by completely failed infrastructure because of lack of investment.

Students are suffering under incredibly high tuitions and high student loan interest rates. They graduate from school, and they're having a very difficult time finding a job. They don't feel as though there are honest leaders who are listening to them, and who will be a part of the solution.

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