Daniel Akaka actually said...

I believe that civil servants must be able to serve their country without undue influence or fear of discrimination or retaliation.

I think it is worth a review, and I would again want to work with this Committee on that.

I feel strongly that our service members' rights must be protected as they prepare to enter or return to the civilian workforce.

I have worked to reform the protections for Federal whistleblowers, enacting the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act.