[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 140 (Monday, September 28, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H6264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                DKI APCSS 20TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO MESSAGE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Hawaii (Mr. Takai) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. TAKAI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 20th 
anniversary of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, located in 
Waikiki, Hawaii. I want to extend my congratulations to the Center on 
reaching this important milestone.
  For the last 20 years, the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies 
has made significant strides in educating, connecting, and empowering 
security practitioners. I would like to thank the Center for their 
leadership. I am pleased to see the APCSS renamed as the Daniel K. 
Inouye Center, honoring the legacy of the late Senator who advocated 
strongly for peace and stability around the world.
  As the United States shifts its focus to the Asia-Pacific region, the 
Daniel K. Inouye Center will be uniquely situated to play a critical 
role in driving our Nation's security policy.
  The U.S. rebalance to Asia will rely heavily on Hawaii's location and 
relationship with our partner nations in the region.
  I can think of no better venue than the Inouye Center for bringing 
together representatives from different countries to discuss joint 
cooperation on important issues.
  As I have witnessed firsthand, the Center is focused on producing 
results. This will be crucial as we continue to move forward with the 
rebalance and begin to tackle some of the most pressing security-
related issues.
  Once again, I want to extend my congratulations on 20 years of 
service and my warmest thanks--mahalo--for the tremendous work being 
done there.

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