So if I were to go to Kaneohe Marine Corps, for example, would there be a session that I could attend where this situation would be discussed?

As I observed to Secretary Perry during his nomination hearing, DOE has been a key supporter of Hawaii's efforts to transition from importing oil to renewable energy.

I would say another aspect of all of this is that what kind of message are you giving to the current female marines?

What I am getting at, are there any statutory prohibitions that result in subsequent or sequential review as opposed to people just not being on the same page at these various agencies?

I realize that so much of this kind of behavior has to do with some attitudes and culture, and it is very difficult, General Neller, to change the culture.

How do you change the culture when, for example, you have a Commander in Chief who exhibits certain attitudes toward women?

Today let us honor and recognize a young Maui boy whose life touched hearts around the world and whose legacy will live on through the millions that he inspired. Trucker Dukes was not quite 4 years old when he took his last breath this…

Our competitive advantage is eroding at an alarming rate.

I am very concerned about stability in the Asia-Pacific area even as we see all kinds of conflagrations in the Middle East, as well as in Africa and other parts.

As Russia, China, and other adversaries develop cyber capabilities to actively challenge and attack the United States and its allies, it is evident that we are continuing to bolster the capabilities to counter these attacks.

U.S. energy security is a vital component to our national security.

U.S. national security and commerce depend upon the freedoms of navigation and overflight, as recognized in U.S.

It is clear that North Korea is committed to developing long-range missile technology.

it's in America's interests to deepen our diplomacy in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, while backing up peaceful resolution of disputes with undisputed, credible combat power.

If you ever get to Hawaii, please do so.

The United States' focus in the Pacific is on strengthening alliances; encouraging a more interconnected region; and building U.S. military capabilities.

The relationship to the State Department is indescribably critical.

The rules include the requirement for a 'near certainty' that the terrorist target was present and that no civilians would be injured or killed.