Daniel Akaka actually said...

"It is my hope that the Committee will vote on your nomination in the very near future and that it will be considered expeditiously by the full Senate."

"We certainly are looking forward to a time when we can improve these systems."

"I want you to know that we are supporting you as much as we can and we want to bring this about for the benefit of our veterans."

"DOD should be prepared to provide the bulk of the response to a major catastrophe that incapacitates civilian government over a substantial geographic area."