Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think that is a really good idea, although we have a lot of innovators and idea folks all over the country, also in Hawaii."

"do you think that we as a country are relying too heavily on the Special Ops forces to handle too many missions?"

"Absolutely not."

"Your concern that the contemplated cuts to the State Department, for example, and the Treasury Department by this administration would raise major concerns for you."