Asia Pacific journalists

Kolbe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Arizona’s 5th congressional district, 1985-2003 and 8th congressional district, 2003-2007.

Kolbe told Asia Pacific journalists at the Jefferson Fellowships program that there are differences of opinion in the U.S on climate change and thinks those differences of opinion is legitimate.

The program, organised by the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, focuses on trade, security and strategic relationships in Asia Pacific and the future of the U.S role.

The program runs for three weeks from May 6-28 beginning at Honolulu on the U.S island state of Hawai’i.

The Jefferson Fellowships offer print and broadcast journalists from the U.S, Asia and the Pacific Islands the unique opportunity to gain on-the-ground perspectives, deepen knowledge of regional issues.

Participants will build a professional network through a three week intensive education and travel program.