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Whatever it is, that we come to some kind of understanding so that state actors do not engage in manipulation and destruction of data.

I want to make it clear that this is not simply an issue of whether Planned Parenthood broke the law by selling fetal body parts obtained through abortions. The real tragedy we are confronted with today is that human beings have been…

Has the Department given any consideration to what losing the support of Palau or the other freely associated states would mean for the security of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, or Hawaii?

I've also recently met with businessmen from the CNMI, who discussed concerns with Chinese economic expansion in their territory.

Does the Department share my concerns, which echo those of President Remengesau, about China's expansion into this region?

Last year I had the opportunity to speak with Secretary Carter, prior to his confirmation, about my concerns regarding our compacts of free association with the freely associated states (FAS) of the Federated States of Micronesia, the…

Would the Department consider economic expansion to CNMI a threat to security in the Pacific region?

In July I introduced a bipartisan bill that would include the Philippines in the group of allied nations eligible for expedited consideration provided by law of foreign military sales.

I do share the concern that Admiral Harris raised that we are at a disadvantage by not being signatories to the Law of the Sea.

We would be concerned if the Russians used this infrastructure to further militarize or to bolster their military strength in the region.

I have introduced the VA's proposal (S. 1693) to exempt newly enrolled veterans from this requirement.

By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 387 Resolved, That the following named Member be and is hereby elected to…

That's good, because we're all in it together.

Clearly, our shipyards are essential to sustaining our fleets and ensuring the readiness of our forces.

There are a lot of questions as to whether or not our P5+1 partners would even get back to the table.

But, I am wondering, you know, what the scenario would be; because, if we walk away from an agreement, unless we enter into another agreement, the reality of which becomes questionable...

I don't think that our allies who have been part of this process, with the objective of stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and with the objective of averting a war over this question, would simply abandon that objective.

Our continuing collaboration will be really critical to our addressing the homelessness in Hawaii in a way that will make a difference.

There are a lot of veterans who have a HUD-VASH voucher in hand, but they cannot find a landlord to rent.

I am really concerned about these trends.

Anyone who says 'mahalo,' I know has familiarity with Hawaii.

I really commend you all for the focus.

The Secretary has said that he intends to eliminate homelessness in veterans by the end of this year, and the clock is ticking.

The impact of compact migrants in our states is large, and we do not provide enough resources to help a state like Hawaii.