… Since you're going to be involved in commemorations of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day on your trip, you might take a look at my uncle's book, "D-Day: The Climactic Battle of WWII." It tells the story from the view of the guys who flew the planes, parachuted behind enemy lines, drove the Higgins assault landing crafts, climbed the bluffs on the beaches and manned the tanks….
… What was your impression of the new Emperor Naruhito (EN)? I hope he continues in his father's tradition of bringing a message of peace to Japan. I understand that his wife has struggled with mental health issues because she has not been able to bear a son. Wouldn't it be great if EN bucked tradition and turned the throne over to his daughter when the time comes? …
It looks like you are having a blast in Japan. I'm jealous. Golf, sumo, Japanese BBQ - sounds like fun. Some say that AS is on a charm offensive and that this trip is all about demonstrating the strong bonds between Japan and the USA. It looks to me like two buddies are getting together to have some fun. …
How was your flight to Japan? I see that you hit the ground running. Getting off the plane and immediately talking to a group of business men, that's impressive. …Have you seen the sumo match yet? I hope no one heckles you for sitting in a chair at ringside displacing some fans and disrespecting the tradition of sitting on the floor.
Do you think the times are a-changin'? I do! Those 1.4 million kids in 1400 cities in 110 countries walking out of class today are demanding action on climate change and their parents are starting to pay attention. I was excited to read that reps from 21 Fortune 500 companies lobbied in DC yesterday for a carbon tax. Isn't that great? …
…Give my regards to JRP today. Please speak with him about the problems with radon gas at Zahn's Corner MiddleSchool related to the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. I hope that situation will help you reconsider changes to the EPA air monitoring regulations. Clean air is what makes America great. Don't you think?…
… the FAS leaders might bring up the challenges they are facing due to changes in the sea level. I read that Pres. Tommy Remengesau finds it troublesome has to move all of the plants in his backyard in Palau whenever there's a full moon so they don't get flooded. They are trying to figure out how to grow food in the island hills because soon, the low lands won't be able to support crops. He can tell you all about it and I hope you will listen…
Can you call Sec. Purdue and tell him to pay his part of the CA 2018 fire-fighting bill? I know that in the past you resisted paying bills to your contractors but you aren't in the real estate development business any more. CA needs to cooperate with the federal government because a lot of the land in the state that burns belongs to the federal government. If you want our help in putting out this year's fires, you need to pay your bill for last year's fires. Let's not quibble over it.
