Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think it is high time because as we sit here talking about economic development issues in the Arctic area, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me that we are not party to that convention."

"Balancing our desire to reduce global warming, climate change and the desire for the economic activity in that area."

"the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, or the PACOM region, is the most militarized part of the world."

"I want to thank both of you gentlemen for your service, and, of course, the service of the men and women who serve under your commands."