Mazie Hirono actually said...

"can you expand on the 'consequences' for the United States and our allies should Djibouti continue to act based on Chinese interests?"

"It's important for the United States to project strength, reassure our allies, and build partnerships in Asia-Pacific."

"The Pacific Pathways provides our Army in the Pacific with unique training opportunities by connecting a series of security cooperation exercises."

"I'd like to have your commitment that we will continue to focus on the need to modernize and increase the capacity and capability of our people at the shipyards."