Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think it's really important that you are paying attention to the corrosion issue because the lifetime use of our aircraft can be extended by that kind of attention to that matter."

"if we're committing to absolutely nothing, why do you even need authorization?"

"we must also make sure that any increases in resources do not come at the expense of important domestic programs."

"These threats require us to consider how best to get the Navy and Marine Corps the resources that you need."