Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I am very concerned about stability in the Asia-Pacific area even as we see all kinds of conflagrations in the Middle East, as well as in Africa and other parts."

"What additional steps should the U.S. take in order to continue to develop missile defense technologies with our allies?"

"I think that is a really good idea, although we have a lot of innovators and idea folks all over the country, also in Hawaii."

"The relationship to the State Department is indescribably critical."