Mazie Hirono actually said...

"So I think as we think about how to contend with adversaries like China and Russia, it is long-term planning that this requires."

"I hope that we can provide whatever assistance we can to make sure that we do not fall back in readiness for any of the services."

"I am encouraged to see from the President's budget request that ship depot maintenance ... is a top priority for the Navy."

"I think that a 2-year budget deal will help. And I hope that is the way that we will proceed from now on, without these continual CRs."