Mazie Hirono actually said...

"How important is it for us to provide you with more consistent and better funding over a longer period of time to allow the Department to plan and execute these projects effectively?"

"it is really, in my view, unconscionable and we should move forward with that funding."

"I'm glad that you noted that there are willing sellers, but they're not going to wait forever. So the sooner we move ahead with funding this fund, the better off we will be."

"It's a good suggestion."