Mazie Hirono actually said...

"can you expand on the 'consequences' for the United States and our allies should Djibouti continue to act based on Chinese interests?"

"The current allocation of United States military force on the continent is sufficient to enable our African partners to contain most VEO threats."

"The U.S. does not have enough deployed forces to contain the various VEO networks across the continent."

"I highly encourage these MILCON projects and revitalization efforts which will impact the readiness, safety and morale of men and women serving in our Army."