“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

Political Quotes

On the recordJune 26, 2012
So does that mean that every time that there is a release from our reserves that we are going to see a blanket waiver?
Said by
Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Hirono questions the recurring need for Jones Act waivers during oil releases.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Mazie Hirono

Mar 6, 2025

I was absent for one rollcall vote on March 6, 2025. On March 6, had I been present, I would have voted nay on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 29, Troy Edgar, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland…

govinfo.gov
Feb 27, 2025

I rise today deeply concerned about the state of public education in our country. Public education is foundational. It allows people to get ahead. As simple as that, it is foundational. I have spoken before on the floor about the power of…

govinfo.gov
May 29, 2026

It is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

hirono.senate.gov
Mar 10, 2025

I hear my colleague acknowledging that the asylum system is broken. My objections remain. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio.

govinfo.gov
View all Mazie Hirono quotes

Other voices in this conversation