Daniel Akaka: “Do you think that a single comprehensive strategic plan is necessary?”

We must also reaffirm and acknowledge the Department of Education's Federal trust responsibility for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.