Daniel Akaka actually said...

"Civilians are essential to carrying out the mission in Afghanistan."

"The State Department's Afghanistan and Pakistan Regional Stabilization Strategy calls for creating a cadre of civilian experts on Afghanistan and Pakistan."

"the United States has a key interest in Iran's relations with other countries."

"the administration is currently working with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Permanent Five Members Plus Germany (P-5+1) to establish sanctions against Iran."