Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I also want to recognize Senator Landrieu for her strong leadership on foster care and adoption issues."

"I want to welcome our witnesses to today's hearing, 'Assessing Foster Care and Family Services in the District of Columbia: Challenges and Solutions.'"

"This hearing is an opportunity to examine how Congress can work together with the District Government, child advocates, and, most importantly, the families and children within the system to improve th..."

"I commend you for starting promising programs and strategies, such as the Permanency Opportunities Project."