“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordFebruary 13, 2018
What is the biggest deficiency in your area that can be addressed with MILCON funds and how would that funding ultimately result in increased readiness for the warfighter?
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Hirono inquires about deficiencies that MILCON funds could address for military readiness.

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