Mazie Hirono actually said...

"The United States enjoys unique and mutually beneficial relationships with the independent nations of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Pala..."

"I would like to be able to count on your Department to work with me and the stakeholders in Hawaii on advancing efforts to protect our native and endangered species."

"I absolutely accept that invitation."

"Thank you for understanding the nature of our fauna, because we are also the invasive species capital of our country."