Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I would really like to hear from you as to when you intend to or if you intend to talk with our allies as to what their experience is in moving in the direction that some of these bills move in."

"Servicemembers are protected under law and DOD policy from retaliatory personnel actions based on protected communications."

"Servicemembers are protected from reprisal and retaliation under the provisions of section 1034 of title 10, U.S.C."

"I think there are probably some ways that we can allow for these kinds of family members to come in"