I think that the reason I believe it's achievable is, like I said, we've achieved that in the last five years we've got that five percent.

Thank you very much.

I know Senator Gabbard, for instance, and Rep. Yamane are very keenly aware of the water conservation side of the equation.

Therefore, the recent droughts on Maui and Hawaii, in particular, are beginning to draw attention to the fact that one size does not fit all across the archipelago.

As you know, a combined force of Active, Guard, and Reserve components is imperative to the defense of our country.

I share your concerns because there are a number of moving parts with regard to the move out of Futenma and Henoko, and there are now delays there.

It is important to have a strong and stable presence in the Asia-Pacific region in light of the actions of China in the South China Sea and the unpredictable threats posed by North Korea.

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I am also pleased to see the creative use of telemedicine, as I have supported legislation to expand VA's utilization of telemedicine.

I would anticipate that the VA would continue to push for this because I think that, at this point, especially those of us who represent rural areas--and basically all of the neighbor islands, apart from Oahu, are rural areas.