Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think there needs to be a balance between acquiring these kinds of lands for preservation for future generations."

"I totally agree with that."

"To encourage more drilling for oil and gas on public lands and offshore to pay for park deferred maintenance is, in my view, shortsighted and not the way to go."

"I want to note that the oil and gas industry gets about $5 billion a year in tax breaks."