Mazie Hirono actually said...

"It's hard to predict what Rand Paul will do. Obviously, he's doing what he's doing. And it is, thanks to him that, we are going to see a government shutdown at midnight tonight."

"The less the president plays a role in any of the deliberations in the House and Senate, the more likely that will be able to get some things done."

"So I take it that this kind of a cut would not be a good idea."

"Hawaii has the only statewide school system in the entire country and energy costs account for a lot."