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Gabbard recounts her deep roots in Hawaii, describing her district as encompassing nearly the entire state aside from the Honolulu urban core. She highlights the recent natural disasters—hurricanes, flooding, and volcanic activity on the Big Island—that have tested her community's resilience. Her military background profoundly influences her views, especially regarding war—she vividly recalls the costs of conflict from her deployments in Iraq and observes the cavalier attitudes of politicians who make decisions with little regard for the human toll on soldiers and civilians alike.