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 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.

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

The military-to-military relationship between the United States and Mexico is extremely strong and absolutely at an all-time high.

I believe it would make it more difficult.

I would like for us to be very cognizant of the kind of impacts the across-the-board types of cuts will have.

I think it is important that we fund these programs, and I am concerned if those programs were to be cut.

I am a strong advocate of taking a look at each headquarters operations, the personnel mix, the evolving threats and challenges that face us.

What advice and recommendations would you give to President Trump when attempting to develop an Asia-Pacific Strategy?

If China continues to support the North Korean regime economically and politically, then the United States must increase pressure on China to do more.

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.