Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I do not give up. You know, I am absolutely committed that we have to fix this, we have to make a difference."

"This change is essential to automating payments of certain survivor benefits."

"I think this would be a really fantastic step forward for our active duty who are going on to veteran status."

"I do share Senator Blumenthal's concern about a special emphasis on helping women veterans because the data shows that they have lower employment and under-employment rate than the male veterans."