Mazie Hirono actually said...

"The investigation into this tragedy should guide our decisions going forward to prevent these kinds of tragedies and to provide support for our sailors and Marines."

"The mindless cuts to defense and non-defense programs were meant to be so bad that Congress would be forced to find an alternative way forward."

"My thoughts, our thoughts, are with the families of the 15 Marines and one sailor who lost their lives in service to our country."

"I am glad that the VA is supportive as well as the veterans organizations across the country, because we have a lot of veterans who need long-term care, and we want to keep those facilities supported."