
(Applause.) I think both Senator Akaka and Congressman Djou were unable to come, but I want to recognize Senator Colleen Hanabusa who is here.

(Applause.) And Mayor Peter Carlisle – Mayor, thank you for being here. I also want to recognize Congresswoman Mazie Hirono who is here.

(Applause.) And of course, it’s absolutely a treat to see him here with Irene and to have a chance to see both of them is a special pleasure for me. There isn’t anyone active in public service today who has done more in more capacities to really represent the American dream and to firmly root it in the soil of his native Hawaii and to represent, in the very best American tradition, the soldier, the Medal of Honor winner, the senator, and just an all-around wonderful man. I want to thank the senator for his introduction, but much more than that, for his friendship, his leadership, and his service to our country. (Laughter.) So we appreciate the hotel accommodating us and allowing us to meet inside, although granted the lure of the beauty of Hawaii is right out those doors. And if you saw the front page of the newspaper this morning where I was being greeted by Admiral Willard with my hair straight up in the wind – (laughter) – we decided we didn’t want another story about my hair. The original idea for this speech is that we were going to do it outside. Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with ASEAN Economic Ministersīy Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of StateĪloha.Co-Chairs’ Statement on the Second ASEAN-U.S.ASEAN Internship Webinar on Sustainability Mapping Global Scientific Network: Setting Malaysia’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Priorities for Global Engagement.5th Green Economy Green Growth Forum for Greening of Cities and Universities in Myanmar.ASEAN Appreciation – “Express Yourself” Contest.2022 U.S.-ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI: Call for Applications!.
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