Mazie Hirono actually said...

"Given the increased seismic activity at Mauna Loa on the Big Island, can you discuss any ways that Congress can continue to provide support to this critical work to ensure public safety due to active ..."

"We are absolutely committed to enhancing and providing additional assistance for volcano monitoring."

"Your organization's Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory plays a crucial role in monitoring Hawaii's active volcanoes, and as you know, Kilauea has been active for decades."

"Everybody understands, including the Governor of Okinawa, that if we can't build the facility in Henoko, we will be in Futenma."