Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think that is a worthy goal to follow."

"These caps already seriously challenge our ability to meet our national security needs, and have already forced all of the military departments to make painful tradeoffs."

"Unless modified for the years after fiscal year 2018 and later, I believe that these caps will threaten our long-term national security interests."

"I commend the Department for the continuing emphasis and commitment on the rebalance."