Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think that you mentioned that at some point you would want the F-35 program to become a multiyear contract program so that we can lower the cost, which I think is a good thing."

"Both of us talked about the strike fighter shortfall. I just need to know--this is probably for Admiral Manazir--what is the Department of the Navy's current estimate of the strike fighter shortfall b..."

"I am wondering what the Navy plans to do with the need that is going to arise at Kaneohe Bay."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I too want to welcome our witnesses to the hearing this afternoon."