Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I like what you all are saying and that you are working jointly to help the indigenous people here with MOUs."

"However, it is vital that we do, and for the well-being of the tribal economies to help tribes provide for the basic needs of their members."

"Thank you very much, all of you, for your responses, and I want to thank our Chairman for his leadership in this area as he continues to work on this."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to tell this panel that your testimonies were well received here, and thank you so much for what you all are doing."