Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I completely support the President's declared shift to the Pacific."

"I think that's a very important strategy--for us to pursue energy, lessening the energy usage in DOD."

"I know that this committee has had numerous hearings on how we can facilitate and ensure that movement of marines happens in a way that is of benefit to both of our countries, not to mention what we n..."

"I hope that means that you will continue to support the efforts to modernize that shipyard so that they can conduct the kind of highly technical work that they do there."