Charles K. Djou

Fmr. Secretary and CEO, American Battle Monuments Com'n, 2022-2025; Congressman, Hawaii CD1, 2010-11; Honolulu City Council 2003-10; Hawaii State House 2000-02

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Now is the time to scuttle the Jones Act
https://t.co/IDPplnRc4Q

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

The core problem with the U.N. is a lack of any true enforcement mechanism. International organizations work only if member states generally agree on core governing principles and are willing to put their military forces behind such principles. The U.N. has neither.

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Brazilian Pres da Silva’s op-ed is incomplete (“The World Needs a Stronger U.N.,” 3/31/26, WSJ). He might be correct that world powers are flouting international law and somebody ought to stop them. But he fails to identify who should.

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[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Stacey and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa. Though we ran against each other, campaigns come and go. What endures is respect for those who dedicate their lives to public service. Colleen served with commitment and cared deeply for Hawaii.

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My commentary in The Hill six months ago accurately forecasted the administration’s neocon turn. Below read my op-ed on what the next policy step should be with Iran.
https://t.co/MVLSCncVdo

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

As I stated 6 months ago in this commentary in ‘The Hill’ - with regime change now stated as a goal in Iran, Pres Trump has become the Bush/Clinton neo-con he once scorned. We should all hope for successfully establishing democracy in Tehran.
https://t.co/9aqhzFOT5V

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Putin’s aggression against Ukraine not only sows chaos in Europe but can destabilize Asia also. Read my editorial in today’s Nikkei Asia.
https://t.co/t35HR3U6BH

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

With the President’s action in Venezuela and recent remarks on Iran, my June op-ed in The Hill stands out only even more so today. Trump has fully embraced Bush/Clinton neocon thinking - even if inadvertently - that he’s long scorned. https://t.co/4OETI3RK8u

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

The U.S. should fix UNESCO, not quit it (again). Read my Op-Ed in the Washington Post here:
https://t.co/LXjxgiTjrO

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

My commentary in ‘The Hill’ - With Iran, Trump Faces His Neocon Moment
https://t.co/9aqhzFOlgn

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Read my commentary in Real Clear Defense - NATO should include the Asia Pacific democracies.
https://t.co/DPw3wUzgDl

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

It has been an honor of a lifetime serving the nation at the ABMC. I welcome the new Trump commissioners Chris LaCivita, Brooks Tucker and Kelly Roberts and wish them every success as I move on to my next step.

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Today my wife Stacey and I said goodbye to Rep. Gene Ward. Gene was a man of incredible integrity and dedication. It was an honor for me to have served with him in the Legislature. Hawaii has a lost one of its true public servants. We wish his family well.

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At the ABMC we were honored to host Dr. Cathy Campbell, and her husband Stephen Fisher, as she placed a rosette by the name of her father, USAF Col. William E. Campbell, who was listed as missing from the Vietnam War and has been found. @usabmc

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

The ABMC and I were delighted to host a delegation from France with the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program this week in DC. I managed to get through a presentation entirely in French. @usabmc

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Full video of Manila 80 with Pres. Marcos, Amb. Carlson and ADM Paparo. @usabmc
https://t.co/d7n8pHHQC6

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Addressing Filipino media regarding the importance of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Manila. @usabmc
https://t.co/QcnaJecMc3

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

The ABMC was honored Pres. Marcos @bongbongmarcos, @INDOPACOM Cmdr ADM Sam Paparo and @USEmbassyPH Amb. Mary Kay Carlson joined us along with WWII Veterans for the 80th Anniversary of Manila’s Liberation. @usabmc

[Charles K. Djou @SecDjou]

Through the amazing work of ABMC’s staff, lead by Ryan Blum, we celebrated the 80th Anniversary of Manila’s liberation yesterday at the Manila American Cemetery. @usabmc