Mazie Hirono actually said...

"So would you agree that what we need to do is replace sequestration with a more rational approach to what you need to do?"

"Thank you all for your service and for acknowledging the contributions and service of Congressman Ike Skelton."

"We are not going to take away the kinds of benefits and programs that they rely upon."

"R&D is very important in order to help advance our technologies and develop systems to assist in executing our defense strategy."