Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think that we need to recognize how important it is for flexibility for USDA."

"the recovery of Maui, as well as on the Big Island, will take time and resources, and we need to have a continuing commitment."

"I think that kind of awareness and cooperation is really going to be part of the lessons learned."

"We don't have a Forest Service presence here as such, but we did meet with some Forest Service people."