Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think that we need to restore some of the eligibility of our compact citizens for particularly three programs, Medicare, TANF and SNAP."

"I met with their Ambassador and he is clearly frustrated with the fact that our country, having entered into this Agreement, has not lived up to its Agreement."

"Hawaii is very well aware of the challenges facing our compact citizens and so clearly one topic of this hearing is where we need to meet our obligations to the Palauans."

"I commend the Army for expanding its use of renewable energy, including the upcoming biofuel-capable generation plant at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii."