Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I find that totally amazing, that they want to get back millions of dollars without having followed the proper procedure."

"It is the best deal in America."

"Well, the question is, Mr. Benge, do you need additional resources to enable this work to continue--particularly, as you say, in the coastal parks?"

"Your documentary... made everyone, I think, aware of the importance of our national parks."