Charles Djou: "Character counts"

Charles Djou: "Character counts"

Author: Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service March 8, 2021 Duration: 39:27
The Flies sat down with former Congressman Charles Djou (HI-01) this week for an interview jam-packed with insights from his extensive career in public service. In addition to serving as a Honolulu City Councilmember (2003-2010) and State Representative (2000-2002), the Congressman was a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Listen now for the inside scoop into everything from his military leadership in Afghanistan, to Republican support for Biden, to Hawaiian state politics.

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