Mazie Hirono actually said...

"How important is it for the Department to consider public input and project alternatives when dealing with such a sensitive and important resource as water?"

"I think this would be really terrific for a state like Hawaii then, because it is seven inhabited islands, each with their own water systems and within their locality."

"I can certainly understand Alaska's interest in being eligible for these grants as we in Hawaii have been interested in expanding eligibility to entities in our state as well."

"Modernization of NC3 systems is critical to the reliability and safety of our nuclear deterrent."