The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is founded on the values and principles of openness and transparency in government and the pursuit of excellence through continuous learning – from experiences of others who have traveled the road less traveled to formulate individual plans and visions for in public service for the advancement of the State of Hawaii, our Nation, and our Global Partnerships. Continuing the legacy of good government, perpetuating good old values, and empowering the youth to achieve excellence in their chosen field of endeavor.

1. Clifton M. Hasegawa
1044 Kilani Avenue 12
Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786-2243
Telephone: (808) 744-5155 * Mobile: (808) 463-1057
Email: clifhasegawa@gmail.com
Web: http://www.linkedin.com/in/cliftonhasegawa
March 4, 2014
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Governor Neil Abercrombie
State of Hawaii - State Capitol
Executive Chambers
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Dear President Obama and Governor Abercrombie:
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies has been named, most
recently, in recognition as being among the elite, honored, distinguished and accomplished
centers for American political history, studies and academic research.
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Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii
Ronald Reagan Library, Simi Valley, California
Gerald R. Ford Library, Ann Arbor, Michigan
John F. Kennedy Library, Columbia Point, Boston, Massachusetts
Jimmy Carter Library. Atlanta, Georgia
Harry S. Truman Library, Independence Missouri
Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, Kansas
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York
Lyndon B. Johnson Library, Austin, Texas
William J. Clinton Library, Little Rock, Arkansas
Richard Nixon Library, Yorba Linda, California
George H. W. Bush Library, College Station, Texas
Herbert Hoover Library, West Branch, Iowa
George W. Bush Library, Dallas, Texas

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My concern is President Barack Obama’s and Governor Neal Abercrombie’s publically
announced commitment and sponsorship of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for
Security Studies.
Information reported in the media and to me are the bases for my concerns.
The State of Hawaii has drastically cut its funding for the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific
Center for Security Studies by 33%, despite Governor Neal Abercrombie’s announced
$844 million budget surplus for 2014. The reported reason is the costs incurred by the
Hawaii Health Connector to implement Obama Care.
The Congressional Budget Office reports that the federal budget deficit is projected to
drop in fiscal year 2014 to its lowest level since President Barack Obama took office, the
cost of the attempt to implement Obama Care and correct initial deployment errors has
weighed and impacted heavily on other programs.
The transfer of Archival Resources of Senator Dan Inouye from Washington, DC to
Hawaii has been restricted, access limited, and halted by Intervention, Order and By
Direction of President Barack Obama in general, and not detailed, by reason of National
Security - records subject to the Obama Order and Direction, are, and not limited to:
i. Textual Material authored by Senator Inouye, personally and with staff
and advisors during his service in the United States House of
Representative and in the United States Senate;
ii. Speeches and Public Statements of Congressman and Senator Inouye;
iii. Congressional Records – Floor Speeches – Special Committees and
Committees served on by Congressman and Senator Inouye;
iv. Audiovisual and media telecasts of Congressman and Senator Inouye and
photographs of Congressman and Senator Inouye, and with visitors and
visiting dignitaries;

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v. Material of the Staff and Office of Congressman and Senator Inouye
during his career and service in the United States House of
Representative and in the United States Senate.
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is founded on the values
and principles of openness and transparency in government and the pursuit of excellence
through continuous learning – from experiences of others who have traveled the road less
traveled to formulate individual plans and visions for in public service for the betterment and
advancement of the State of Hawaii, our Nation, and our Global Partnerships.
President Barack Obama’s and Governor Neal Abercrombie’s unabridged, unqualified,
completely supportive, and active participation in bringing and delivering the resources for the
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is requested.
Sincerely,
Clifton M. Hasegawa
President and CEO
Clifton M. Hasegawa & Associates, LLC
Administrator
Citizens for Openness in Government