Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I was happy to see, in your written testimony, that you remain committed to improving the conditions of our Navy shipyards."

"I think that, as you focus on issues such as the productivity at our shipyards... that recognition should be reflected in what you consider productivity numbers."

"I would say that that should be a top priority for our committees and our subcommittees."

"There is nothing like actually visiting a place to gain a fuller, I think, appreciation of what is going on."