Mazie Hirono actually said...

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

"What lessons has the Army learned from the failed programs of the recent past and what changes have been made to make current modernization plans successful?"

"Everything we do in EUCOM, we look at it as an interagency activity, generally with State in the lead."

"I believe that some of my colleagues have already asked you about basically what I see as a hollowing out of the State Department at a time when we need to maintain that capacity."