Mazie Hirono actually said...

"I think maintaining our shipbuilding capacity in this country is really critical, as you mentioned in your testimony, that other countries are forging ahead."

"You should get the approved requirements, that, when you don't have the JROC approval..."

"What we want to do is add stability to the industrial base."

"the important concern that I want to make sure is reflected in your assessments is that we continue our commitment to the rebalance to the Pacific."