HAWAII NEWS NOW DEBATE - Djou Emphasizes Critical Need for Bipartisan Congressional Delegation; Highlights Pragmatic Record

News Release from Djou Campaign October 13, 2014

Former Congressman Charles K. Djou participated in a televised debate on Hawaii News Now with his Democrat opponent.

"At tonight's debate I focused on the critical need for Hawaii to have a bipartisan Congressional delegation to get things done for our community," stated Djou.  "It is more important than ever to elect someone who can hit the ground running to lower Hawaii's crushingly high cost of living, create jobs and take care of our children and grandchildren."

During tonight's debate Djou highlighted his willingness to work with Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives to get things done for Hawaii.  Djou specifically pointed out his willingness to cooperate with President Obama to address America's fiscal issues and work to pass a balanced budget amendment.

Djou will face his opponent again on Friday evening at a candidate forum hosted by the Military Officers Association of America meeting at the Oahu Veterans' Center in Foster Village.

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Djou Makes Clear He's 'Hawaii First, Hawaii Always,' Says Saiki

News Release from Hawaii Republican Party

HONOLULU (October 12, 2014) - Former Hawaii Congressman Charles Djou has again made clear that his stands on major issues are about “Hawaii first, Hawaii always,” said Hawaii Republican Party Chairwoman Pat Saiki.

“In tonight’s Hawaii News Now televised debate, Congressman Djou showed again his understanding of the issues facing our nation, and the solutions we need to improve the lives of everyday citizens,” Saiki said.

“He’s offering concrete solutions – fix the Veterans Administration, not just throw more money at it; exempt Hawaii from the Jones Act to increase competition on shipping services to the state; offer a united front to ensure that we destroy terrorism overseas before it becomes an issue on home soil; and, above all, that Charles is the only candidate who can work with the majority in the House of Representatives,” Saiki added.

Saiki, who represented Hawaii’s First Congressional District in the Congress, said Djou was right to point out that Takai was off-base in saying he would be willing to serve “20 years” in the U.S. House to build seniority for Hawaii. “Congressman Djou knows a representative must be re-elected by the people every two years. That’s a big part of the problem in Washington – politicians like Mark Takai who assume that if they’re elected, they’ll continue to be re-elected no matter what.”

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