"She added, “You know, I let the president deal with that.” 

TRANSLATION - There's no independent thought in the legislature.

"Inouye (D, Kaupulehu- Waimea-North Hilo) said she alerted the city to her new seven-year extension proposal, and “the numbers will work.”

TRANSLATION - Although I am a part-time legislator, I am an expert on this type of project.  I know exactly how much it will cost and 7 years is enough......never mind your statement that 10 years isn't enough.

Is she a legislator or a comedian?