Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I think the two examples you gave are really important examples of the way that the legislation that you worked on, I think, will make a big difference again to families."

"Modifying disclosures for financial products has the potential to empower consumers and investors to make better informed decisions."

"I am disappointed that separate funding was not included in the Department's request for fiscal year 2011."

"I think that kind of disclosure, not the dumping of more information but improving consumer understanding, is an absolutely critical path forward."