Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I completely agree. As we look at modernizing our four public shipyards, and I have met with many of our workers in our shipyards, they want to have the modern tools."

"So I think it is an area we are working through. It is a challenge now."

"These threats require us to consider how we can ensure that the Navy and Marine Corps have the resources they need."

"In my opening statement, I referred to the Navy's new plan for modernizing the public shipyards, of course, after years of neglect."