"Esther has dedicated herself to public service, especially on behalf of the people of Hawaii and the Pacific."
"I'm confident that the committee will find that Esther truly is the best nominee for guiding our relationship with the territories and the independent nations of the Pacific."
"The industry also employs many of our science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates who are in search of high-tech opportunities to challenge them."
"So would you agree that what we need to do is replace sequestration with a more rational approach to what you need to do?"
"Thank you all for your service and for acknowledging the contributions and service of Congressman Ike Skelton."
"We are not going to take away the kinds of benefits and programs that they rely upon."
"R&D is very important in order to help advance our technologies and develop systems to assist in executing our defense strategy."
"I'm particularly interested in the potential effects on the manufacturing of Virginia-class submarines."
"I remain committed to providing support to our allies in the Asia-Pacific region."
"Because my impression is generally that there have been fewer programs for women in our prison system, both in the State level and Federal level."
"Well, my understanding is that as a general proposition, women are in prison for drug crimes and not violent crimes."