Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think it is abundantly clear that we need to avoid sequestration because the harm to our military, as well as on the civilian side, and the non-military spending will be quite devastating."

"It is too easy for prohibited persons to evade the background check requirement."

"We strongly support increasing to effectively a universal background check system."

"For the Americans who lost their lives in Benghazi-- Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty--they were heroes and they represented our country proudly."