Mazie Hirono actually said...

"We need to provide a lot more of that kind of focused attention, face time, acknowledgement of the importance of those alliances."

"It will be a long time before China is ready to be in something like TPP, but I think the Chinese leaders see momentum behind it."

"The Southeast Asian allies and likeminded partners are going to be key going into the future."

"I would like to see the U.S.-Philippine relationship grow much, much stronger."