Mazie Hirono actually said...

"We will stay in touch with you on all of that."

"But first and foremost regarding Palau, it just really bothers me that the State Department and the Defense Department are not stepping forward to help fulfill our country's obligations."

"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."

"I think that we really need to push forward, not only, you know, I would love to see an increase in the $30 million but that all ends soon."