Mazie Hirono actually said...

"We should be putting programs like the SRF at the top of our priority list, and effectively funding the key responsibilities of agencies like yours."

"Shipping and maritime safety and security are of vital importance to the economy and livelihood of Hawaii's people."

"So is the area of coverage one of the ways that you are going to allocate scarce resources?"

"I think it is a real challenge to really recreate a robust shipbuilding industry in our country."