Daniel Akaka actually said...

"I worry each day that passes with Congress and the broader stakeholder community deadlock on this issue brings us one day closer to the largest demographic shift the Federal workforce has ever faced."

"I think that we have heard here today that everyone's focus and emphasis on planning and good management paid off."

"I support the Postal Service's request and I supported Senator Carper's bill to adjust these payments."

"Unfortunately, a provision affecting collective bargaining rights was added during the committee process which caused me to vote against the bill in committee."