Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I would ask you to have a sense of urgency as you respond to this committee on how you are going to address and resolve the issue of retaliation."

"I just got information on the cuts that will happen to Pacific Command (PACOM) as a result of the budget necessities."

"If confirmed, will you commit to looking into our capability to defend Hawaii against such a North Korean threat, and keeping me informed of the progress in this important area?"

"DOD is the largest user of energy in the Federal Government."