Mazie Hirono actually said...

"No community can thrive or even survive without clean water and efficient wastewater management systems."

"We should be putting programs like the SRF at the top of our priority list, and effectively funding the key responsibilities of agencies like yours."

"If we underfund the core responsibilities of the EPA, which includes effectively enforcing our environmental laws, we not only undermine job creation, but we are also playing chicken with public healt..."

"Shipping and maritime safety and security are of vital importance to the economy and livelihood of Hawaii's people."