U.S. Senate

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Daniel K. Akaka
Democrat
Age: 82
Job: United States senator
Past: WWII active duty, decades in education, state-level leadership

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
I have built significant seniority after 30 years in Congress, earning leadership positions including being ranking member on the Veterans' Affairs Committee, and subcommittees on the Armed Services, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Energy and Natural Resources Committees.

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
We need a plan of action involving the Iraqi government clarifying objectives and goals to secure peace and democracy in Iraq. A timetable for phased withdrawal would give a measure of certainty about ending a war Americans no longer support.

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
Continue an agenda I have advanced as a senior energy committee member - to advance energy self-sufficiency and promote renewable and alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, wave, ocean thermal cooling, ethanol, photovoltaics and hydrogen.

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C. Kaui Jochanan Amsterdam
Nonpartisan
Age: 62
Job: Educator, president, the Zionland Foundation
Past: 26-plus years of humanitarian service

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
Education, experience and service qualify me to serve in the U.S. Congress. Educated in eight universities in America, Europe and the Middle East. Twenty-six years plus humanitarian service internationally. Seeker of divine guidance from the Almighty.

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
Since advancing a war in Iraq was unnecessary, the U.S. should disengage itself as soon as possible. Provide moral support and advance diplomacy and restoration of Iraq and its people with God's assistance.

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
To reduce its dependence on imported oil, U.S. should creatively fund, develop and use alternative energy resources and alternative means of transportation.

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Mark S. Beatty
Republican
Age: 45
Job: Attorney, linguist, businessman
Past: Combat veteran, ordained pastor, former college dean

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
Mark Beatty has the education and experience to research problems, communicate about them truthfully and find creative solutions.

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
The United States should view Iraq as a long-term strategic ally in our Mideast policy that includes our future relationships with Syria and Iran, both of whom are involved in supporting terrorists.

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
The U.S. should pursue a combined approach of responsible domestic production, use of nuclear energy, expansion of mass transit, and research and development of alternate fuel sources.

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Ed Case
Democrat
Age: 53
Job: United States congressman (2002-present)
Past: Private sector (20 years); state legislator

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
The sum total of my background, education, experience, philosophy, ability and commitment, including a lifetime in Hawaii, two decades in our public sector, two decades in our private sector, a moderate, independent approach, and a passion for public service.

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
The question is not whether to disengage, but how. We must assist Iraq to implement a government ... and police/military that can secure/defend, and then withdraw. Unilateral, unconditional withdrawal on a firm timetable would be a grave mistake.

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
Curb demand through increased efficiency requirements on vehicles, industries, buildings and other energy consumption sources. Increase sustainable energy supply by redirecting tax and other subsidies from big oil fossil fuel to alternative energy development, especially biofuels.

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Jay Friedheim
Republican
Age: 57
Job: Maritime lawyer

Past: Help seamen, longshoremen and civilian workers on military bases

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
I have spent a lifetime devoting my existence to social engineering and world improvement. I'll bring that work ethic to the U.S. Senate. There are many tasks that I will accomplish to make life better for all of us.

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
We're in it too deep to walk away from it or set arbitrary limits of when we are going to withdraw. We must work with world leaders and world powers to try to provide freedom and security for the Iraqis.

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
It's time for another Manhattan Project. Shifting our focus to the development of renewable energy through tax incentives and government funded research. When we can burn coal without harming our environment, America will have unlimited power for the forseeable future.

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Lloyd Jeffrey Mallan
Libertarian
Age: 62
Job: President, Artful Expressions
Past: Photographer, writer, musician, Web development, merchant services

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
My deep insight into political and social issues along with my Libertarian orientation.

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
Immediate withdrawal with the proviso that the U.S. will stop military interventions. Present policies have included the implantation of 12 military bases to protect oil interests and an American sphere of influence. ... withdrawal has become unlikely.

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
Stop subsidizing oil and gas companies with monetary grants and military interventions. The incursions into Afghanistan and Iraq have also supported the oil and gas monopoly. Alternative sources of energy will develop in the free market, if government intervention ceases.

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Edward "Eddie" Pirkowski
Republican
Age: 50
Job: Chief executive officer
Past: 30 years leader, founder Maui and Park Avenue firms

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
Leadership ability to reinstill respect, confidence, honor, trust and confidence in U.S. Senate leadership by the people of Hawaii, the U.S. and the world community. The ability to reach the goals, and community visions of all islands of the people ...

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
Restore negotiated peace to the region through regional NATO actions, NATO, U.N. and U.S. strength, security, freedom, honor, trust, word, and deed in Iraq, Israel and all its neighbors, Afghanistan, and all the nations ... to enjoy peace ...

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
The U.S. gets 99.5% of its imported oil from Alaska, Canada, and South America, partnerships with alternative energy leaders Exxon, Gulf, and Chevron and SDP of Germany http://www.sdp.de for new energy efficient solar tube technology ...

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Steve Tataii
Republican
Age: 57
Past: Independent conflict resolution consultant, author of three recent books on Iraq war

What qualifies you to serve in the U.S. Congress?
I speak four of the languages spoken in the war-torn region, studied roots of Iraq wars since 1976, and have done extensive work in educating our public. Have passed related resolutions since 1988, and just authored three related books.

What should the United States do in Iraq? Explain.
We have delayed to support an independent South Kurdistan in North as shown in my three books, and must create a New Arab State in the South, while promoting peace between Sunni and Shia ethnic Arabs.

What should the U.S. do to reduce its dependence on imported oil?
1) Start manufacturing "electric cars" (preferably electric only). 2) Promote employment within a few miles of employees' dwellings, so that they can either walk or ride bicycle to work. 3) Construction of a couple of oil refineries far from mainland cities.