Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I have been a longtime opponent of REAL ID due to concerns about protecting individuals' privacy as well as the States' inability to implement the burdensome program."

"If REAL ID is implemented, these databases could provide one-stop shopping for identity thieves and become the backbone for a national identification card."

"REAL ID calls on the States to collect and electronically store individuals' personal records when issuing licenses and to share that information with every department of motor vehicles (DMV) nationwi..."

"We must act to fix REAL ID. States simply still cannot afford the $4 billion it would take to implement REAL ID."