I think this is the reason why we're gathered here, though, is there's a problem with the existing process.

What kind of information and what is the outreach plan to actually make sure that people are armed with accurate and factual information and know what to do?

The fact that the people of Hawaii and the hundreds of thousands of visitors in the State that day immediately presumed the missile originated from North Korea speaks to the broader concern about the potential for conflict and the threat…

That's why I think the legislation that's been introduced to make sure that ballistic missile threats are alerted at the Federal level is so important.

This hearing presents a good opportunity to bring State and Federal officials together to work to regain the public's trust after such a traumatizing event.

As we sit here and have this really robust discussion, is there some kind of a technical problem with the military, the DoD and PACOM, pressing the button that sends the alert to everybody in our state?

to me, this really underscores how important it is that we not create an environment where a missile strike comes our way to Hawaii, or anyplace else for that matter, because it is rather astounding to contemplate what might happen if…

It is my judgment that there is nothing more Federal than an incoming ICBM.

I can certainly understand Alaska's interest in being eligible for these grants as we in Hawaii have been interested in expanding eligibility to entities in our state as well.

Modernization of NC3 systems is critical to the reliability and safety of our nuclear deterrent.

I think this would be really terrific for a state like Hawaii then, because it is seven inhabited islands, each with their own water systems and within their locality.

Climate change is threatening Hawaii's future freshwater security through sea level rise because we have the water table, increasing temperatures, increased strata, et cetera.

How important is it for the Department to consider public input and project alternatives when dealing with such a sensitive and important resource as water?

I am all for streamlining the process so that things and decision-making, that does not have to happen consecutively can happen on a parallel course.

I introduced the Next Generation Electric Systems Act last Congress was to support public-private partnerships.

This budget goes in totally the wrong direction by cutting 66 percent for renewable energy and energy efficiency and 60 percent for electric grid modernization.

I think we are going in the wrong direction. So I want to ask you, why are we doing that? Why?

It has been 1 month since the tragic shooting in Parkland, and today students in Hawaii and all across the country are joining hands and raising their voices to honor the 17 lives lost on that day and the 7,000 children whose lives have…