The issue is that California has onshore winds. And so whatever is out there is coming on shore, and it creates a very substantial problem for all the industry in California.

I understand and appreciate that point.

I would strongly support what you are saying about the President's visit, and I would hope he would have concrete suggestions.

If Russia's activities in Ukraine go unchallenged, does this raise the concern that China could use that as an example for its own military actions?

It is critically important that the United States...use our relationships to improve the relationship between those two countries.

There is no dispute that Crimea is Ukrainian territory, yet Russia is using its military there.

Another reason why how Ukraine is ultimately resolved is so important.

We want to see good relations with all the countries in that region of the world.

Bipartisan congressional support for our alliances and the close cooperation between the legislative branches of our three countries have been critical to the success we have achieved over the last six decades.

Our alliances with Japan and the ROK are rooted in shared strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world.

Right now, the pivot is being looked at again, because, candidly, it cannot happen.

The last several budgets by the Obama administration have tried to balance that to reflect the priority in Asia.

I think it is important that, if we are all sincere, we are trying to move forward with this relocation, which is absolutely essential.

I sensed a real interest in trying to move forward. But, since that time, just the reverse has taken place.

Let me welcome you all to the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs' hearing, 'Strengthening the U.S. Alliance in Northeast Asia.'

Strong, enduring, bipartisan congressional support for our alliances and the close cooperation between the legislative branches of our three countries have been critical to the success we have achieved over the last six decades.

I expect, next week, when Secretary Kerry is before the full committee on his budget, that we are going to be talking more about Ukraine, Iran, and Syria than we will be able to get into the specifics on the budget.

This has been a thorn in our relationship for over 15 years. The community certainly has changed dramatically since that military facility was first constructed.