Daniel Akaka actually said...

"the stigma still exists among servicemembers. It is imperative to get the message to our warriors that it would be courageous to reach out for help."

"It's impossible to overstate the importance of our military engagement in the Asia-Pacific region."

"IEDs remain the number one cause of casualties in Afghanistan."

"I applaud the Navy and Marine Corps for their campaign to increase the involvement of their leaders at all ranks in suicide prevention efforts."