Daniel Akaka: “We all owe a debt of gratitude to those that have made essential contributions to fighting terrorism.”

I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.

Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.