Daniel Akaka actually said...

"We must ensure that Native Hawaiians have the same opportunities as other Americans."

"This legislation provides parity. It enables Hawaii's indigenous people to establish a government-to-government relationship with the United States."

"It is needed because in 1893, the Native Hawaiian government, led by Queen Lili'uokalani, was illegally overthrown."

"There is absolutely nothing in the legislation that I see that is remotely relevant to that alleged risk."