Mazie Hirono actually said...

"The stability in the Asia-Pacific area is hugely important. And the U.S. role in being a part of creating the stability is critical."

"I am a very strong supporter of the SBIR and the STTR Programs, and, in fact, I had introduced legislation to provide more funds and permanence for these programs when I was a member of the House."

"That would be great."

"I am a supporter of the ORS office, especially in the area of developing smaller, cheaper systems."