Mazie Hirono actually said...

"Well, my understanding is that as a general proposition, women are in prison for drug crimes and not violent crimes."

"Prison overcrowding is a huge issue at both the Federal and State level."

"I think it is very important because, as more and more women, who tend to still be the caregivers for their families, are incarcerated, that has a lot of ramifications to their families, their childre..."

"This legislation will ensure that U.S. residents who are Filipino World War II veterans receive the full benefits that they have earned through their service."